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Categorical formulation of finite-dimensional C*-algebras

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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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10.1016/j.entcs.2011.01.012

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University of Oxford
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Electronic Notes in Theoretical Computer Science More from this journal
Volume:
270
Issue:
1
Pages:
129–145
Publication date:
2011-02-04
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1571-0661


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