Book
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Banach and C*-Algebras
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Maria Fragoulopoulou
Language:
English
Published/Copyright:
2026
About this book
The Gelfand theory of Banach algebras is presented in this book, along with several significant applications. The famed commutative and non-commutative Gelfand-Naimark theorems are then addressed, and intriguing applications of them are shown, after presenting C*-algebras and using the prior theory.
- Provides a comprehensive introduction to Banach and C*-Algebras with detailed proofs.
- Theorems presented are followed with extensive examples and applications.
- Presents the commutative and non-commutative Gelfand-Naimark theorems and applications.
Author / Editor information
University of Athens, Greece.
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Publishing information
Pages and Images/Illustrations in book
eBook
planned publication:
February 15, 2026
eBook ISBN:
9783111150550
Hardcover
planned publication:
February 15, 2026
Hardcover ISBN:
9783111149882
Pages and Images/Illustrations in book
Front matter:
15
Main content:
185
Illustrations:
5
eBook ISBN:
9783111150550
Hardcover ISBN:
9783111149882
Keywords for this book
Banach algebras; maximal ideal; gelfand transform; C*-norm; Gelfand-Naimark theorem; GNS-construction_x000D_
Audience(s) for this book
Researchers and graduate students using Banach and C* algebras in functional analysis, operator theory, and other fields.
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