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$S^{3}$-valued harmonic analysis
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Note that $S^{3}$ with the quaternion operation is a group. For a locally compact Abelian group $\Gamma$ we consider
$$\tilde{\tilde{\Gamma}}=\{\phi:\Gamma \to S^{3} \mid \phi(xy)=\phi(...
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A question on $Z^{*}$ algebras
A $Z^{*}$ algebra is a $C^{*}$ algebra which satisfies each of the following equivalent conditions:
All elements of $A$ are left zero divisor.
All elements are right zero divisor.
All elements are ...
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Why should algebraic objects have naturally associated topological spaces? (Formerly: What is a topological space?)
In this question, Harry Gindi states:
The fact that a commutative ring has a natural topological space associated with it is a really interesting coincidence.
Moreover, in the answers, Pete L. ...