Coxeter Graphs and Towers of Algebras (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989)

A recent paper on subfactors of von Neumann factors has stimulated much research in von Neumann algebras. It was discovered soon after the appearance of this paper that certain algebras which are used there for the analysis of subfactors could also be used to define a new polynomial invariant for links. Recent efforts to understand the fundamental nature of the new link invariants has led to connections with invariant theory, statistical mechanics and quantum theory. In turn, the link invariants, the notion of a quantum group, and the quantum Yang-Baxter equation have had a great impact on the study of subfactors. Our subject is certain algebraic and von Neumann algebraic topics closely related to the original paper. However, in order to promote, in a modest way, the contact between diverse fields of mathematics, we have tried to make this work accessible to the broadest audience. Consequently, this book contains much elementary expository material.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Mathematical Sciences Research Institute Publications, 14
Release date:	December 2011
First published:	1989
Authors:	Frederick M Goodman • Pierre de la Harpe • Vaughan F. R Jones
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	288
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989
ISBN-13:	978-1-4613-9643-7
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Geometry > Algebraic geometry Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Thermodynamics & statistical physics > Statistical physics
LSN:	1-4613-9643-3
Barcode:	9781461396437

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