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On crossed product of L^{P} spaces
Let $M$ be a von Neumann algebra with faithful normal state $\varphi$, and $G$ be a group action on $M$ preserving $\varphi$. Then is it true
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L^{p}(M\rtimes G, \varphi^{M\rtimes G})\...
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On $L^{1}(M',\tau')$
Let $M$ be a $\mathrm{II}_{1}$ factor with the faithful trace $\tau$ in standard form. Suppose $\tau'(x')=\tau(Jx'^{*}J)$. If we complete $M$ with $\|\cdot\|_{1}$ norm, i.e., $\|x\|_{1}=\tau(|x|)$, ...
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On relative commutant inside crossed product
Let $G$ be a discrete group acting on vN algebra $M$ in standard form. My question what is relative commutant of $M$ and $L(G)$ infact what is $M'\cap (M\rtimes G)$ and $L(G)'\cap(M\rtimes G)$?
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On standard form of corners
Let $(M, \tau)$ be a $\mathrm{II_{1}}$ factor equipped with the faithful normal tracial state $\tau$ acts on $L^{2}(M,\tau)$ is in standard form. The question is: if we consider vN algebras $PMP(P\in ...
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Separating vector on dense subalgebra
Suppose $M$ be a vN algebra and $U$ be a S.O.T dense self-adjoint subalgebra of $M$ has separating vector, does $M$ have? If not give a counterexample. Or there is a condition on M like type II_{1} or ...
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An example of non trivial projections in a group von Neumann algebra
Let $G$ and $\text{vN}(G)$ be a torsion free group and its group von Neumann algebra. Is there a characterization of non trivial projections in $\text{vN}(G)$? If not, is a certain class of them ...
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What is spectral multiplicity for multiplication operators in general von Neumann algebra set up?
When two multiplication operators $M_{f}$ and $M_{g}$ acting on $L^2(X,\mu) $and $L^2(Y,\nu)$ are unitary equivalent? How multiplicity function look like here? What is the spectral multiplicity in ...
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Tensor product of traces of von Neumann algebras
I am trying to understand how to define tensor product of normal semifinite faithful (in short n.s.f) traces between two von Neumann algebras $(M_1,\tau_1)$ and $(M_2,\tau_2),$ where $\tau_i$ is the n....
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An operator valued Egoroff's theorem
The following statements suggests $B(H)$-valued Egoroff's theorem when $H$ is a separable Hilbert space. Probably it will be hold even if a von Neumann algebra $M$ whose predual is separable is ...
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relative amenability of von Neumann algebra
Let $\cal{M}$ be a finite von Neumann algebra and $\cal{N}$ be a von Neumann subalgebra of $\cal{M}$.
The von Neumann algebra $\cal{M}$ is is amenable relative to
$\cal{N}$ if there exists a norm ...
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Support vectors and relative modular operator
I'm studying the relative modular operator and I'm looking for o good text to do it. Until now I'm using Araki's papers but I don't know how to deal with the support of a vector, $s^M(\xi)$, which is ...
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Rank–nullity theorem for finite von Neumann algebras
The rank-nullity theorem states that for $U, V$ finite dimensional vector spaces and $T:U \to V$ a linear map $$\dim(U) = \dim(im(T)) + \dim(ker(T)) $$
Let $M \subset B(H) $ be a finite von Neumann ...
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Are there infinitely many amenable Hadamard-Petrescu subfactors?
The complex Hadamard matrices of dimension $n$ are used to build index $n$ subfactors through the commuting square construction. For more details, see the paper Subfactors and Hadamard Matrices by W....
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Uniqueness of the tensor product decomposition of subfactors
A subfactor $(N \subset M)$ is indecomposable if (for $N_i \subset M_i)$: $$(N \subset M) = (N_1 \otimes N_2 \subset M_1 \otimes M_2) \Rightarrow \exists i \ N_i = M_i$$
Then, a subfactor $(N ...
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Two Definitions of Non-commutative $L^p$ space
Throughout, let $(\mathcal{M},\tau)$ be a von Neumann algebra $\mathcal{M}$, acting on a Hilbert space $H$, with normal semifinite faithful trace $\tau$.
In the survey article by Pisier and Xu, the ...
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Planar algebraic translation of a subfactor property
Let $N \subset M$ be an irreducible finite depth and finite index subfactor.
$M$ is a completely reducible (algebraic) $N$-$N$ bimodule, it decomposes into irreducibles as follows :
$$M=\bigoplus_{...
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Versions of the spectral theorem
Since any $C^*$-algebra can be represented as an algebra of bounded operators $\mathcal{B(H)}$ on a Hilbert space $\mathcal{H}$, the spectral theorem applies to all $C^*$-algebras:
($*$) $A=\int_{\...
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About the classification of infinite depth irreducible finite index maximal subfactors
The Temperley Lieb subfactors $A_{\infty}$ are the first examples of infinite depth irreducible finite index maximal subfactors. We can see these subfactors as coming from the simple Lie group $SU(2)$....
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Compressions and (ir)rational trace
Let $\mathcal{M}$ be a type $II_1$ factor with tracial state $\tau$ and $P$ be a projection in $\mathcal{M}$ such that $\tau(P)=1/n$ for some natural number $n.$ It is known (Ananatharaman-Popa "...
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Proof mistake of: $M_0A(G) = B(G)$ for a locally compact group
I am posting my question of mathstack exchange here. (see: My post on MSE)
Let $G$ be a locally compact group with Haar measure $\mu$, and $B(G),A(G),C_r^*(G),L(G)$ be its Fourier-Stieltjes algebra, ...
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Subfactors with integer Jones index
Is there any integer (Jones) index subfactor which is not extremal?
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Inclusion of finite dimensional C*-algebras and relative commutants of subfactors
Given a subfactor $N\subset M$ with finite Jones index, the inclusion of relative commutants $N^{\prime}\cap M\subset N^{\prime}\cap M_1$ (here, $M_1$ is the basic construction of $N\subset M$) is a ...
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Inner product on Standard form of von Neumann algebra
Let $(M, H, H_+,J)$ be a standard form of a von Neumann algebra $M$ acting on a complex Hilbert space $H$ endowed with a self-dual cone $H_+$. Is it true that
$$\langle x,yz\rangle=\langle zx,y\rangle$...
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Intersection of finitely many type-I von-Neumann algebra factors
If $\mathcal M,\mathcal N$ are type-I von-Neumann algebra factors (over the same Hilbert space $\mathcal H$), is $\mathcal M\cap\mathcal N$ a type-I von-Neumann algebra factor?
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An elementary ...
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Densely defined and closed operator
Question: Let $N\subseteq B(H)$ be a finite von Neumann algebra with a faithful normal trace $\tau$ and let $n\in N$. Let $B$ be a von Neumann subalgebra of $N$. Let $\mathbb{E}_B: N\rightarrow B$ be ...
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irreducible subfactor inclusion and commutativity of induced projections
Let $N\subset M$ be an irreducible subfactor inclusion, i.e., $N'\cap M =\mathbb C1$, acting on a Hilbert space $H$.
Let $\Omega\in H$.
Does it follow that the projections onto $[N\Omega]$ and $[M'\...
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Sequences in von Neumann algebras
Let $(x_n)$ be a sequence in a von Neumann algebra $M$ or its predual $M_*$.
Is there a hyperfinite von Neumann subalgebra $N$ of $M$ such that $(x_n)\subset N$ or $N_*$?
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Showing the existence of a right-inverse in a von Neumann probability space
Disclaimer: This is my first post here on Overflow as opposed to the "normal" forum, so if this question is too elementary for this forum, I'd appreciate y'all letting me know. I posted it ...
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Pairs of subfactors
Suppose we have two subfactors $P\subset M$ and $Q\subset M$ with finite Jones indices (here $P,Q$ and $M$ all are $II_1$ factors). Under what condition the von Neumann algebra $L$ generated by $M,e_P$...
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Property gamma for type III factors
I am struggling to find a definition which uses centralizing sequences for property gamma in type III factors?
If $M$ is type $\mathrm{III}$ factor, what is the exact definition of property gamma ...
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Noncommutative analogue of Radon-Nikodym derivative
Let $\mathcal M$ be a noncommutative probability space i.e. there is a trace $\tau$ on $\mathcal M$ such that it is normal, faithful and $\tau(1)=1.$ Let $\tau_1$ be another normal trace on $\mathcal ...
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On a doubt on spectral measure on Gelfand spectrum
In the lecture notes of Peterson https://math.vanderbilt.edu/peters10/teaching/spring2013/vonNeumannAlgebras.pdf he proves the following theorem
THEOREM 2.7.5: Let $\mathcal H$ be a Hilbert space and $...
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Some doubt on crossed product von Neumann algebras
There are two definitions in different books. Let $G \curvearrowright M$, then there is the definition of forming Group ring $M[G]$, define product and addition then make its algebra. represent the ...
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Projections in tensor product of vN algebras
Can we write any projection in the tensor product vN algebra $M\otimes N$ in terms of limits of projections $p\otimes q$, where $p$ and $q$ are projections in M, N or somewhat relate the projections ...
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Studying fixed point algebra under group action
If $M$ is in standard form, consider the action of a finite group on $M$, does the fixed point subalgebra under the action is in standard form? What we can say if $M$ is hyperfinite $\mathrm{II}_{1}$ ...
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Sequence of unitaries in type III von Neumann algebra
Consider a type III von Neumann algebra $\mathcal{M}$ and an isometry $w$. How does one show that there exists a sequence of unitaries $u_n\in\mathcal{M}$ that converge strongly to $w$?
For instance,...
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Are these kinds of "crossed product" studied?
Let $M$ be a von Neumann algebra acting in a Hilbert space $H$, and let $\rho$ be a representation of a group $G$ on a Hilbert space $K$. Define $M\rtimes_\rho G$ to be a von Neumann algebra acting in ...
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About crossed product of the group von Neumann algebra
Let $G$ be a group with a normal subgroup $N$. If $K$ is a field, then it is well known in ring theory that $K[G]\cong K[N]*(G/N)$ ($*$ stands for the crossed product). Do we have such an isomorphism ...
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Unitary element of the group algebra
Let $G$ be a torsion free group. Are unitary elements of $\mathbb CG$ studied? By unitary element I mean an element $\alpha$ in $\mathbb CG$, such that $\alpha^*\alpha=1$? Do the triviality of unitary ...
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Conditional Expectation for von Neumann algebra
Let $M$ be a von Neumann algebra and $T: M\rightarrow \mathbb{C}$ be a finite normal faithful tracial map, s.t., if $\phi : M \rightarrow A \cap A^{*}$ is a conditional expectation, (A being a weak ...
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An example of a sequence of finite projections
Let $A$ be a vn-algebra. Suppose that $x$ is an isometry with $\inf_{n\geq1} x^nx^{*n}=0$ (Note that $x^nx^{*n}$ are all projections). Let $e$ be a (non-zero) finite projection and put $q_n$ to be ...
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References for hyperfinite factors
Can I have references of hyperfine $II_1$ factors where I can get structural properties to be studied and more characterizations.
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Type III factor examples?
How to prove the crossed product of $G$ and von Neumann algebra $M$, where $G$ is locally compact group acting on $M$ via free ergodic action and $M$ is type $II_{\infty}$ factor, is type $III$ factor,...
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Projections in properly infinite factor
Denote by $\sim$ the "Murray-von Neumann" equivalence in the projection lattice of a von Numann algebra. Let $e$ be a projection in a properly infinite factor. Is it always true that $e\sim 1$ or $1-e\...
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shifts in Baer*-rings
Let $A$ be a Baer*-ring with the unit $1$. An important point that holds in every Baer*-ring is this: for every element $y\in A$ there is an smallest projection $e_y\in A$, called the left projection ...
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weak convergence in operator space structure
Let $M$ be von Neumann algebra and $B(H)$ be it's universal representation. Let $(e_i)$ be a Hilbert basis of $H$ and $\zeta_n\xrightarrow{w}\zeta $ in $H$. I know that $[w_{\zeta_n ,e_i}]_{1\times I}\...
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Examples of non-extremal subfactors
Every subfactor $(N \subset M)$ in this post are supposed to be finite index (unital) inclusion of ${\rm II}_1$ factors.
Definition (here p64): Such a subfactor is called extremal if $tr_{N'} = tr_M$ ...
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Why does one only consider one-parameter groups in Borchers-Arveson theorem?
(question from math.stackexchange)
The theorem (Operator algebras and Quantum statistical mechanics vol. 1, Bratteli, Robinson, Thm. 3.2.46 p.261) roughly says that if one has a one parameter ...
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Is a finite depth-index irreducible subfactor, intermediate of a depth ≤ 3 one?
Let $(N \subset M)$ be a finite depth-index irreducible subfactor.
Main question: Is $(N \subset M)$ the intermediate of a finite index depth $\le 3$ irreducible subfactor?
(In others words, is ...
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crossed product by compact groups
Do we need the ambient measure on G to be a Haar measure in order to form the crossed product by a compact group of a von Neumann algebra M? If the measure is indeed Haar, then we can obtain the ...
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