On the classification of nonsimple graph C*-algebras

Søren Eilers, Mark Tomforde

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Abstract

We prove that a graph C*-algebra with exactly one proper nontrivial ideal is classified up to stable isomorphism by its associated six-term exact sequence in K-theory. We prove that a similar classification also holds for a graph C*-algebra with a largest proper ideal that is an AF-algebra. Our results are based on a general method developed by the first named author with Restorff and Ruiz. As a key step in the argument, we show how to produce stability for certain full hereditary subalgebras associated to such graph C*-algebras. We further prove that, except under trivial circumstances, a unique proper nontrivial ideal in a graph C*-algebra is stable.
Original languageEnglish
JournalMathematische Annalen
Volume346
Pages (from-to)393-418
Number of pages26
ISSN0025-5831
Publication statusPublished - 2010

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Keywords: math.OA; 46L55

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