On the \(C^*\)-algebraic approach to topological phases for insulators (Q2407887): Difference between revisions

The \(C^*\)-algebraic approach to topological insulators is based on the non-commutative topology of the \(C^*\)-algebra of observables of the insulator in the one-particle approximation. The author relates the symmetries of insulators to graded real structures on the observable \(C^*\)-algebra and classifies the topological phases using \textit{A. van Daele}'s formulation of \(K\)-theory [Q. J. Math., Oxf. II. Ser. 39, No. 154, 185--199 (1988; Zbl 0657.46050)].