Bivariant $K$-theory and the Weyl algebra

Abstract

We introduce a new version $k{k}^{\mathrm{alg}}$ of bivariant $K$-theory that is defined on the category of all locally convex algebras. A motivating example is the Weyl algebra $W$, i.e. the algebra generated by two elements satisfying the Heisenberg commutation relation, with the fine locally convex topology. We determine its $k{k}^{\mathrm{alg}}$-invariants using a natural extension for $W$. Using similar methods the $k{k}^{\mathrm{alg}}$-invariants can be determined for many other algebras of similar type.

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