Banach Algebras And Their Applications: 16th International Conference On Banach Algebras, University Of Alberta In Edmonton, July 27-august 9, 2003 (Contemporary Mathematics)

This proceedings volume is from the international conference on Banach algebras and their applications held at the University of Alberta (Edmonton). It contains a collection of refereed research papers and high-level expository articles that offer a panorama of Banach algebra theory and its manifold applications. Topics in the book range from $K$-theory to abstract harmonic analysis to operator theory. It is suitable for graduate students and researchers interested in Banach algebras.