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On the convexity of Stampfli's numerical range

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 April 2009

J. O. Agure
Affiliation:
Kenyatta University, Mathematics Department, PO Box 43844, Nairobi, Kenya
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This paper investigates a certain type of numerical range introduced by Stampfli. In particular, we investigate the convexity of this set of elements of operators on Hilbert spaces and its relationship to the algebra numerical range implemented by elements of a W*-algebra.

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Research Article
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Copyright © Australian Mathematical Society 1996

References

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