Overview

Linear operators, mainly on Hilbert space, have a highly developed theory, arising initially from classical mathematical physics. More recently, there have been many applications to engineering.

Algebraic properties of collections of operators first came to be important in quantum theory. Operator algebras have since come to play a fundamental role in several branches of mathematics, particularly where there is a need to analyse noncommutative generalisations of classical objects of study.

Staff

The following members of staff from the School of Mathematics and Statistics are members of the Operator Theory and Operator Algebras research group.