Categorical Formulation of Finite-dimensional C*-algebras

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  • Jamie Vicary
چکیده

We develop the concept of an involution monoid, and use it to show that finite-dimensional C*-algebras are the same as special unitary †-Frobenius monoids in the category of finite-dimensional complex Hilbert spaces. This gives a new, geometrical definition of finite-dimensional C*-algebras, contrasting with the conventional algebraic one.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Electr. Notes Theor. Comput. Sci.

دوره 270  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2011