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Author Willett, Rufus, 1983- author.

Title Higher index theory / Rufus Willett, Guoliang Yu
Published Cambridge ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2020
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Description 1 online resource (xi, 581 pages) : illustrations
Series Cambridge studies in advanced mathematics ; 189
Cambridge studies in advanced mathematics ; v. 189.
Summary "Index theory studies the solutions to differential equations on geometric spaces, their relation to the underlying geometry and topology, and applications to physics. If the space of solutions is infinite dimensional, it becomes necessary to generalise the classical Fredholm index using tools from the Ktheory of operator algebras. This leads to higher index theory, a rapidly developing subject with connections to noncommutative geometry, large-scale geometry, manifold topology and geometry, and operator algebras. Aimed at geometers, topologists and operator algebraists, this book takes a friendly and concrete approach to this exciting theory, focusing on the main conjectures in the area and their applications outside of it. A well-balanced combination of detailed introductory material (with exercises), cutting-edge developments and references to the wider literature make this a valuable guide to this active area for graduate students and experts alike"-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on July 09, 2020)
Subject Index theory (Mathematics)
C*-algebras.
K-theory.
Índices, Teoría de los (Matemáticas)
C*-algebras
Index theory (Mathematics)
K-theory
Form Electronic book
Author Yu, Guoliang, 1963 August 11- author
LC no. 2019060049
ISBN 9781108867351
1108867359