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A Correspondence between Maximal Abelian Sub-Algebras and Linear Logic Fragments

Logic 2016-08-03 v2 Logic in Computer Science

Abstract

We show a correspondence between a classification of maximal abelian sub-algebras (MASAs) proposed by Jacques Dixmier and fragments of linear logic. We expose for this purpose a modified construction of Girard's hyperfinite geometry of interaction which interprets proofs as operators in a von Neumann algebra. The expressivity of the logic soundly interpreted in this model is dependent on properties of a MASA which is a parameter of the interpretation. We also unveil the essential role played by MASAs in previous geometry of interaction constructions.

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@article{arxiv.1408.2125,
  title  = {A Correspondence between Maximal Abelian Sub-Algebras and Linear Logic Fragments},
  author = {Thomas Seiller},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1408.2125},
  year   = {2016}
}