Generalized Multiple Operator Integrals and Perturbation Theory for Operators with Continuous Spectra
Abstract
Operators with continuous spectra naturally arise in spectral theory, quantum mechanics, automorphic forms, and noncommutative geometry. However, analyzing such operators, particularly in the non-selfadjoint setting, remains challenging due to spectral instability and the lack of an orthonormal basis. This work advances the theory of Multiple Operator Integrals (MOIs) by developing a unified framework for generalized MOIs (GMOIs) associated with general (non-normal, non-selfadjoint) operators possessing continuous spectra. Building on prior work in Generalized Double Operator Integrals (GDOIs) and finite dimensional GMOIs, we extend the theory to include: the formulation of GMOIs in the continuous spectrum setting, their algebraic structure, continuity properties, norm and Lipschitz estimates, and a perturbation formula that generalizes classical results. As a key application, we derive a Krein-type spectral shift formula for GDOIs in the continuous spectrum setting and further extend it to arbitrary-order approximations. These contributions provide a foundation for broader developments in spectral theory, operator algebras, noncommutative geometry, and noncommutative analysis.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2507.23049,
title = {Generalized Multiple Operator Integrals and Perturbation Theory for Operators with Continuous Spectra},
author = {Shih-Yu Chang},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2507.23049},
year = {2025}
}