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The Projection Calculus

Operator Algebras 2017-02-10 v3

Abstract

We develop some tools for manipulating and constructing projections in C*-algebras. These are then applied to give short proofs of some standard projection homotopy results, as well as strengthen some fundamental classical results for C*-algebras of real rank zero, specifically on liftings, excising pure states and Kadison's transitivity theorem. Lastly, we investigate some order properties of the set of projections in C*-algebras of real rank zero, building on our previous work.

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@article{arxiv.1203.3845,
  title  = {The Projection Calculus},
  author = {Tristan Bice},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1203.3845},
  year   = {2017}
}
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