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A Finite Dimensional Introduction to Operator Algebra

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Operator Algebras and Applications

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This article surveys some recent advances in operator algebra that were inspired by considerations from ring theory, particularly the representation theory of finite dimensional algebras.

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    Paul S. Muhly

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Muhly, P.S. (1997). A Finite Dimensional Introduction to Operator Algebra. In: Katavolos, A. (eds) Operator Algebras and Applications. NATO ASI Series, vol 495. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-5500-7_10

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