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Where to find the image of a derivation

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  1. Mathematisches Institut der Universität Tübingen, Auf der Morgenstelle 10, D-72076 Tübingen, Germany

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With this paper, we intend to provide an overview of some recent work on a problem on unbounded derivations of Banach algebras that still defies solution, the non-commutative Singer-Wermer conjecture. In particular, we discuss several global as well as local properties of derivations entailing quasinilpotency in the image.

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Banach Center Publications
1994/30/1
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237-249
Main language of publication
English
Published
1994
Exact and natural sciences