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Spectral Mapping Theorems

A Bluffer's Guide

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  • Useful as a supplement to any of the more orthodox texts in functional analysis and operator theory
  • Provides an easily-grasped overview of the spectral mapping theorem, for polynomials in one, several and many variables, and their relationship with the Gelfand theory of Banach algebras
  • Written in deliberately conversational style, these notes function as an extended seminar or workshop in this kind of spectral theory
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Mathematics (BRIEFSMATH)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
  2. Algebra

    • Robin Harte
    Pages 1-26
  3. Topology

    • Robin Harte
    Pages 27-38
  4. Topological Algebra

    • Robin Harte
    Pages 39-53
  5. Spectral Theory

    • Robin Harte
    Pages 55-76
  6. Several Variables

    • Robin Harte
    Pages 77-99
  7. Many Variables

    • Robin Harte
    Pages 101-106
  8. Erratum to: Spectral Mapping Theorems

    • Robin Harte
    Pages E1-E1
  9. Back Matter

    Pages 107-120

About this book

Written by an author who was at the forefront of developments in multi-variable spectral theory during the seventies and the eighties, this guide sets out to describe in detail the spectral mapping theorem in one, several and many variables. The basic algebraic systems – semigroups, rings and linear algebras – are summarised, and then topological-algebraic systems, including Banach algebras, to set up the basic language of algebra and analysis.

Spectral Mapping Theorems is written in an easy-to-read and engaging manner and will be useful for both the beginner and expert. It will be of great importance to researchers and postgraduates studying spectral theory.

Reviews

“This short book introduces the reader to all algebraic, topological and operator theory … . The spectrum is defined and explained in detail, including the point, approximate point and essential spectrum … . the book is an excellent read if one aims to learn the abstract theory of spectral mapping theorems in one, several and many variables.” (Milena Stanislavova, Mathematical Reviews, October, 2015)

“Offering a fresh perspective even for experts, Harte (Trinity College, Ireland) emphasizes concepts of spectra generalized beyond single operators, so they are attached to finite sequences and even structured infinite families of operators. … Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above.” (D. V. Feldman, Choice, Vol. 52 (7), March, 2015)

Authors and Affiliations

  • School of Mathematics, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

    Robin Harte

About the author

Robin Harte was educated at Belfast High School, Trinity College, Dublin and St. John's College, Cambridge, and has taught in the Universities of Swansea and Cork, Iowa, Alaska and Mexico. After pretending to retire, he went on the academic equivalent of a Road Trip, stopping at Belfast, Fairbanks, Lille and Mexico, with frequent stop-overs at Texas, Stellenbosch, Nis, Palermo and Seoul.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Spectral Mapping Theorems

  • Book Subtitle: A Bluffer's Guide

  • Authors: Robin Harte

  • Series Title: SpringerBriefs in Mathematics

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-05648-7

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Mathematics and Statistics, Mathematics and Statistics (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Robin Harte 2014

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-05648-7Published: 29 April 2014

  • Series ISSN: 2191-8198

  • Series E-ISSN: 2191-8201

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIV, 120

  • Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Operator Theory

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eBook USD 39.99
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