A \(C^*\)-algebra of singular integral operators on the half line (Q1323904)

The author defines the \(C^*\) algebra \(\mathcal C\) as follows: Let \(H\) be the differential operator \(Hy= -y''+ (2x^{- 1}+ 1) y\) on the positive half line; one denotes by \(\Lambda\) the unique positive square root of \(H^{-1}\); the generators of \(\mathcal C\) are the operators \(\Lambda\), \((1/x)\Lambda\), \((- id/dx)\Lambda\), as well as the multiplication by continuous functions on \(\mathbb{R}_ +\), with limit at infinity. Various properties of the algebra \(\mathcal C\), and of its related concepts, are thoroughly investigated in this paper. Generators are expressed in terms of Wiener-Hopf convolutions, singular Mellin convolutions, multiplication operators, and compact operators (obtained by modifying adequately the kernels). The kernels of the generators are also determined, which leads to a decomposition of the generators. The maximal ideal space is determined and a Gelfand transform is constructed. Identity of \(\mathcal C\) with an algebra investigated by \textit{P. Colella} and \textit{H. O. Cordes} [Rocky Mt. J. Math. 10, 217-238 (1980; Zbl 0442.35055)] is obtained.