Reflexive Algebras

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:mathematical_concept
gptkbp:defines An algebra of operators on a Hilbert space is reflexive if it coincides with the algebra of all operators leaving invariant every subspace invariant under the algebra.
gptkbp:example Algebra of all bounded operators on a Hilbert space
Von Neumann algebra
gptkbp:field gptkb:Operator_algebras
Functional analysis
gptkbp:hasSubgroup gptkb:Operator_algebras
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Reflexive Algebras
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Paul_Halmos
gptkbp:introducedIn 1950s
gptkbp:property Every von Neumann algebra is reflexive
Not every reflexive algebra is a von Neumann algebra
gptkbp:relatedTo Algebra of operators
Invariant subspace
gptkbp:seeAlso gptkb:Double_commutant_theorem
Commutant
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nest_Algebras
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7