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Connes Embedding Problem

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The Connes embedding problem is a major open question in the theory of von Neumann algebras, formulated by the French mathematician Alain Connes in the 1970s. It remains one of the central unresolved problems in operator algebra theory.

Facts
Statement
Connes' embedding problem asks whether every type II1 factor on a separable Hilbert space can be embedded into some R^omega. 1
Progress Toward Resolution
In January 2020, Ji, Natarajan, Vidick, Wright, and Yuen announced a result in quantum complexity theory that implies a negative answer to Connes' embedding problem. 1
Classification
Resolution Status
Disproven 1
Chronology
Resolved Year
2020 2
Prize Status
Prize Status (category)
No Prize Offered 1
Sources
1. Connes Embedding Problem, Wikipedia
  • Statement section
    Connes' embedding problem asks whether every type II1 factor on a separable Hilbert space can be embedded into some R^omega.
  • Introduction section
    In January 2020, Ji, Natarajan, Vidick, Wright, and Yuen announced a result in quantum complexity theory that implies a negative answer to Connes' embedding problem.
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2. Connes embedding problem (Wikipedia)
In January 2020, Ji, Natarajan, Vidick, Wright, and Yuen announced a result in quantum complexity theory that implies a negative answer to Connes' embedding problemView the Source
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