On the spectrum of the algebra of singular integral operators with discontinuities in symbols in momenta and coordinates (Q549446)

The algebra generated by the operators of multiplication by piecewise continuous functions and by the Fourier convolution operators with piecewise continuous symbols acting on \(L^2({\mathbb R})\) is studied. All irreducible representations of this algebra are found. The Jacobson topology on the set of these representations is described. The algebra of all Fredholm symbols is described, a formula for the Fredholm index is found for all elements of the algebra. Notice that this algebra (even in the more general setting of \(L^p({\mathbb R})\) with \(1<p<\infty\)) was completely studied by \textit{R. Duduchava} [Integral Equations Oper. Theory 10, 505--530 (1987; Zbl 0621.47029)] and by \textit{S. Roch} and \textit{B. Silbermann} [Algebras of convolution operators and their image in the Calkin algebra. Rep., Akad. Wiss. DDR, Karl-Weierstrass-Inst. Math. 05/1990 (1990; Zbl 0717.47019)]. The results of the latter report concerning the above algebra are also reproduced in Section 5.6 of the recent monograph [\textit{S. Roch, P. Santos} and \textit{B. Silbermann}, Non-commutative Gelfand theories. A tool-kit for operator theorists and numerical analysts. Universitext. Berlin: Springer (2011; Zbl 1209.47002)].