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Why Banach algebras?

History and Overview 2012-06-12 v2 Functional Analysis

Abstract

We give a brief overview of the area of Banach algebras, intended for a general mathematical audience.

Cite

@article{arxiv.1206.1366,
  title  = {Why Banach algebras?},
  author = {Volker Runde},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1206.1366},
  year   = {2012}
}

Comments

6 pages; a shortened version appeared the the Research Notes department of the CMS Notes; some typos fixed

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