Computable $K$-theory for C*-algebras II: AF algebras

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Authors: Christopher J. Eagle, Isaac Goldbring, Timothy H. McNicholl
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Abstract

We continue the study of the effective content of $K$-theory for C*-algebras, with a focus on AF algebras. We show that from a c.e. presentation of an AF algebra it is possible to compute a representation of the algebra as an inductive limit of finite-dimensional algebras. Using this, and an analogous result for dimension groups, we show that the computable $K_0$ functor provides a computable equivalence of categories between c.e. presentations of AF algebras and c.e. presentations of unital (scaled) dimension groups, giving an effective version of Elliott's classification theorem. We use our results to determine the complexity of the index set and isomorphism problems for various classes of AF algebras.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Operator Algebra Research Computability Logic AI Algorithms Advanced Topology and Set Theory

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Journal / source
arXiv (Cornell University)
Publication date
6 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint