Elementary constructions of non-discrete 𝐶*-simple groups

Suzuki, Yuhei

doi:10.1090/proc/13301

Elementary constructions of non-discrete $\textrm {C}^\ast$-simple groups
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Abstract:

Recently Raum has given the first examples of locally compact non-discrete groups with simple reduced group $\textrm {C}^\ast$-algebras, answering a question of de la Harpe. Here we construct such groups, relying only on results in the discrete case.

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