Planar algebras

Type: Article

Publication Date: 2021-09-18

Citations: 41

DOI: https://doi.org/10.53733/172

Abstract


 
 
 We introduce a notion of planar algebra, the simplest example of which is a vector space of tensors, closed under planar contractions. A planar algebra with suitable positivity properties produces a finite index subfactor of a II1 factor, and vice versa.
 
 

Locations

  • New Zealand journal of mathematics - View - PDF