Banach Algebra Techniques in Operator Theory

Graduate Texts in Mathematics #179

by Ronald G. Douglas

A discussion of certain advanced topics in operator theory, providing the necessary background while assuming only standard senior-first year graduate courses in general topology, measure theory, and algebra. Each chapter ends with source notes which suggest additional reading along with comments on who proved what and when, followed by a large number of problems of varying difficulty. This new edition will appeal to a whole new generation of students seeking an introduction to this topic.

Genres: Mathematics

214 pages, Paperback

First published January 28, 1972

Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 3 out of 5]

The structure theorems here are extremely elegant and the high-level organization of the results is quite good, but the proofs are a bit technical, and it could often be much easier to convey the underlying (simple) ideas than in a technical paragraph of explanation.