HNN extensions of quasi-lattice ordered groups and their operator algebras (Q1753327)

Summary: The Baumslag-Solitar group is an example of an HNN extension. \textit{J. Spielberg} [J. Lond. Math. Soc., II. Ser. 86, No.~3, 728--754 (2012; Zbl 1264.46040)] showed that it has a natural positive cone, and that it is then a quasi-lattice ordered group in the sense of \textit{A. Nica} [J. Oper. Theory 27, No.~1, 17--52 (1992; Zbl 0809.46058)]. We give conditions for an HNN extension of a quasi-lattice ordered group \((G,P)\) to be quasi-lattice ordered. In that case, if \((G,P)\) is amenable as a quasi-lattice ordered group, then so is the HNN extension.