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Lecture 1. von Neumann Algebras(14-18from Subfactors and Knots)

• Lecture 1. von Neumann Algebras14
• • 1.1. Three topologies on B(H)14
  • 1.2. von Neumann's bicommutant theorem15
  • 1.3. (Concrete) von Neumann algebras15
  • 1.4. Factors16
  • 1.5. Examples of factors17