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A Lattice of Von Neumann Algebras Associated with the Quantum Theory of a Free Bose Field

Journal Article · · Journal of Mathematical Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1703912· OSTI ID:4167477

Von Neumann algebras associated with the normal representation of canonical commutation relations are studied. Corresponding to each subspace of a real Hilbert space (test function space), a von Neumann algebra on another complex Hilbert space (the Fock space) is defined. This correspondence is proved to be an isomorphism between a certain complemented lattice of subspaces and that of the von Neumann algebras. This result has an application to the duality theorem in the theory of a free scalar field. A necessary and sufficient condition on a subspace, in order that the corresponding von Neumann algebra is of type I, is obtained.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Illinois, Urbana
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-18-000926
OSTI ID:
4167477
Journal Information:
Journal of Mathematical Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Mathematical Physics Journal Issue: 11 Vol. 4; ISSN JMAPAQ; ISSN 0022-2488
Publisher:
American Institute of Physics (AIP)
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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