To the theory of operator monotone and operator convex functions

We prove that a real function is operator monotone (operator convex) if the corresponding monotonicity (convexity) inequalities are valid for some normal state on the algebra of all bounded operators in an infinite-dimensional Hilbert space. We describe the class of convex operator functions with respect to a given von Neumann algebra in dependence of types of direct summands in this algebra. We prove that if a function from ℝ⁺ into ℝ⁺ is monotone with respect to a von Neumann algebra, then it is also operator monotone in the sense of the natural order on the set of positive self-adjoint operators affiliated with this algebra.     

Extension of derivations

Any derivation of a properly infinite von Neumann algebra on a Hilbert space into the algebra of bounded operators on this space is implemented by a bounded operator.     

Topological function-theoretic proofs in spectral theory

In this paper, the spectral theorem and related characterizations of the spectrum and the spectral projections for bounded self adjoint and normal operators on a Hilbert space, are proved in purely topological —function theoretic terms. The basis for such a development, is the Gelfand—Naimark theorem for commutativeC ^*-algebras and the fact that the structure space of the (abelian) von Neumann algebra generated by the operator is a Stonean space.     

Completely positive projections on a Hilbert space

The purpose of this paper is to prove that a completely positive projection on a Hilbert space associated with a standard form of a von Neumann algebra induces the existence of a conditional expectation of the von Neumann algebra with respect to a normal state, and we consider the application to a standard form of an injective von Neumann algebra.

     

The Operator Hilbert Space OH and Type III Von Neumann Algebras

A proof is given to show that the operator Hilbert space OHdoes not embed completely isomorphically into the predual ofa semi-finite von Neumann algebra. This complements Junge'srecent result, which admits such an embedding in the non-semi-finitecase. 2000 Mathematics Subject Classification 46L07, 46L54,47L25, 47L50.     

On Sets of Measurable Operators Convex and Closed in Topology of Convergence in Measure

For a von Neumann algebra with a faithful normal semifinite trace, the properties of operator “intervals” of three types for operators measurable with respect to the trace are investigated. The first two operator intervals are convex and closed in the topology of convergence in measure, while the third operator interval is convex for all nonnegative operators if and only if the von Neumann algebra is Abelian. A sufficient condition for the operator intervals of the second and third types not to be compact in the topology of convergence in measure is found. For the algebra of all linear bounded operators in a Hilbert space, the operator intervals of the second and third types cannot be compact in the norm topology. A nonnegative operator is compact if and only if its operator interval of the first type is compact in the norm topology. New operator inequalities are proved. Applications to Schatten–von Neumann ideals are obtained. Two examples are considered.     

Non injectivity of the q-deformed von Neumann algebra

In this paper we prove that the von Neumann algebra generated by q-gaussians is not injective as soon as the dimension of the underlying Hilbert space is greater than 1. Our approach is based on a suitable vector valued Khintchine type inequality for Wick products. The same proof also works for the more general setting of a Yang-Baxter deformation. Our techniques can also be extended to the so called q-Araki-Woods von Neumann algebras recently introduced by Hiai. In this latter case, we obtain the non injectivity under some asssumption on the spectral set of the positive operator associated with the deformation.Mathematics Subject Classification (2000): 46L65, 46L54Revised version: 13 January 2004     

Projections in a Synaptic Algebra

A synaptic algebra is an abstract version of the partially ordered Jordan algebra of all bounded Hermitian operators on a Hilbert space. We review the basic features of a synaptic algebra and then focus on the interaction between a synaptic algebra and its orthomodular lattice of projections. Each element in a synaptic algebra determines and is determined by a one-parameter family of projections—its spectral resolution. We observe that a synaptic algebra is commutative if and only if its projection lattice is boolean, and we prove that any commutative synaptic algebra is isomorphic to a subalgebra of the Banach algebra of all continuous functions on the Stone space of its boolean algebra of projections. We study the so-called range-closed elements of a synaptic algebra, prove that (von Neumann) regular elements are range-closed, relate certain range-closed elements to modular pairs of projections, show that the projections in a synaptic algebra form an M-symmetric orthomodular lattice, and give several sufficient conditions for modularity of the projection lattice.     

Finite-dimensional period spaces for the spaces of cusp forms

It is shown that each bounded linear operator on a separable Hilbert space which generates a finite type I von Neumann algebra has, up to unitary equivalence, a unique representation as a direct integral of inflations of mutually unitarily inequivalent irreducible matrices. This leads to a simplification of the so-called central decomposition and the multiplicity theory for such operators.     

Locally von Neumann algebras II

In this paper, we will prove some properties of locally von Neumann algebras. In particular, we will show that every locally von Neumann algebra is the dual of a certain locally convex space and also, we will show the existence of a polar decomposition for every element in a locally von Neumann algebra.     

Universal commutative operator algebras and transfer function realizations of polynomials

To each finite-dimensional operator space E is associated a commutative operator algebra UC(E), so that E embeds completely isometrically in UC(E) and any completely contractive map from E to bounded operators on Hilbert space extends uniquely to a completely contractive homomorphism out of UC(E). The unit ball of UC(E) is characterized by a Nevanlinna factorization and transfer function realization. Examples related to multivariable von Neumann inequalities are discussed.     

τ-可测算子迹的不等式

设m是具有忠实正规半有限迹τ的Hilbert空间上的一个半有限von Neumann代数.隶属于m的—个闭稠定算子x称为τ可测,如果存在常数λ≥0使得τ（e｜x｜（λ,∞））〈∞.将一些很有用的已知的Hilbert空间算子迹的不等式推广到τ-可测算子迹.特别是这些不等式蕴涵了n-元τ-可测算子的Clarkson不等式.同时还给出了τ-可测算子的广义平行四边形法则.     

Von Neumann Algebras and Hilbert Quantales

When A is a von Neumann algebra, the set of all weakly closed linear subspaces forms a Gelfand quantale, Max_w A. We prove that Max_w A is a von Neumann quantale for all von Neumann algebras A. The natural morphism from Max_w A to the Hilbert quantale on the lattice of weakly closed right ideals of A is, in general, not an isomorphism. However, when A is a von Neumann factor, its restriction to right-sided elements is an isomorphism and this leads to a new characterization of von Neumann factors.     

The local index formula in semifinite Von Neumann algebras I: Spectral flow

We generalise the local index formula of Connes and Moscovici to the case of spectral triples for a *-subalgebra A of a general semifinite von Neumann algebra. In this setting it gives a formula for spectral flow along a path joining an unbounded self-adjoint Breuer-Fredholm operator, affiliated to the von Neumann algebra, to a unitarily equivalent operator. Our proof is novel even in the setting of the original theorem and relies on the introduction of a function valued cocycle which is ‘almost’ a (b,B)-cocycle in the cyclic cohomology of A.     

On local representations of von Neumann algebras

We prove that every bounded, linear, 2-local Hilbert space representation of a von Neumann algebra is a representation. In contrast, 1-local representations may fail to be multiplicative, even at the 2 by 2 matrix algebra level.

     

Common hypercyclic vectors for the conjugate class of a hypercyclic operator

Given a separable, infinite dimensional Hilbert space, it was recently shown by the authors that there is a path of chaotic operators, which is dense in the operator algebra with the strong operator topology, and along which every operator has the exact same dense Gδ set of hypercyclic vectors. In the present work, we show that the conjugate set of any hypercyclic operator on a separable, infinite dimensional Banach space always contains a path of operators which is dense with the strong operator topology, and yet the set of common hypercyclic vectors for the entire path is a dense Gδ set. As a corollary, the hypercyclic operators on such a Banach space form a connected subset of the operator algebra with the strong operator topology.     

Banach Algebras Satisfying the Non-Unital Von Neumann Inequality

There is a Banach algebra satisfying the von Neumann inequalityfor polynomials in a single variable, without constant term,which is not isomorphic to a norm-closed algebra of operatorson a Hilbert space.     

Affiliated subspaces and infiniteness of von Neumann algebras

We show that the structural properties of von Neumann algebra s are connected with the metric and order theoretic properties of various classes of affiliated subspaces. Among others we show that properly infinite von Neumann algebra s always admit an affiliated subspace for which (1) closed and orthogonally closed affiliated subspaces are different; (2) splitting and quasi‐splitting affiliated subspaces do not coincide. We provide an involved construction showing that concepts of splitting and quasi‐splitting subspaces are non‐equivalent in any GNS representation space arising from a faithful normal state on a Type I factor. We are putting together the theory of quasi‐splitting subspaces developed for inner product spaces on one side and the modular theory of von Neumann algebra s on the other side.     

On transitive algebras containing a standard finite von Neumann subalgebra

Let M be a finite von Neumann algebra acting on a Hilbert space H and A be a transitive algebra containing M^′. In this paper we prove that if A is 2-fold transitive, then A is strongly dense in B(H). This implies that if a transitive algebra containing a standard finite von Neumann algebra (in the sense of [U. Haagerup, The standard form of von Neumann algebras, Math. Scand. 37 (1975) 271-283]) is 2-fold transitive, then A is strongly dense in B(H). Non-selfadjoint algebras related to free products of finite von Neumann algebras, e.g., LFn and , are studied. Brown measures of certain operators in are explicitly computed.     

Dilations of operator-valued measures with bounded p-variations and framings on Banach spaces

The dilations for operator-valued measures (OVMs) and bounded linear maps indicate that the dilation theory is in general heavily dependent on the Banach space nature of the dilation spaces. This naturally led to many questions concerning special type of dilations. In particular it is not known whether ultraweakly continuous (normal) maps can be dilated to ultraweakly continuous homomorphisms. We answer this question affirmatively for the case when the domain algebra is an abelian von Neumann algebra. It is well known that completely bounded Hilbert space operator valued measures correspond to the existence of orthogonal projection-valued dilations in the sense of Naimark and Stinespring, and OVMs with bounded total variations are completely bounded but not the vice-versa. With the aim of classifying OVMs from the dilation point of view, we introduce the concept of total p-variations for OVMs. We prove that any completely bounded OVM has finite 2-variation, and any OVM with finite p-variation can be dilated to a (but usually non-Hilbertian) projection-valued measure of the same type. With the help of framing induced OVMs, we prove that conventional minimal dilation space of a non-trivial framing contains $c_0$, then does not have bounded p-variation.