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A note on the von Neumann algebra of a Baumslag-Solitar group

Operator Algebras 2010-11-16 v1 Group Theory

Abstract

We study qualitative properties of the group von Neumann algebra of a Baumslag-Solitar group. Namely, we prove that, in the non-amenable and {ICC} case, the associated II1{\rm II}_1 factor is prime, not solid, and does not have any Cartan subalgebra.

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@article{arxiv.1011.3160,
  title  = {A note on the von Neumann algebra of a Baumslag-Solitar group},
  author = {Pierre Fima},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1011.3160},
  year   = {2010}
}