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Dissipations on von Neumann algebras

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We extend a characterisation by Lindblad of complete normal dissipations on hyperfinite von Neumann algebras to general semifinite von Neumann algebras.

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Thompson, C.W. Dissipations on von Neumann algebras. Commun.Math. Phys. 62, 71–78 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01940331

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