Roe C∗-algebra for groupoids and generalized Lichnerowicz vanishing theorem for foliated manifolds

We introduce the concept of Roe C ∗ -algebra for a locally compact groupoid whose unit space is in general not compact, and that is equipped with an appropriate coarse structure and Haar system. Using Connes’ tangent groupoid method, we introduce an analytic index for an elliptic differential operat...

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Published in:Mathematische Zeitschrift 2018-12, Vol.290 (3-4), p.1309-1338
Main Authors: Tang, Xiang, Willett, Rufus, Yao, Yi-Jun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algebra
Differential equations
Manifolds
Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics
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Summary:We introduce the concept of Roe C ∗ -algebra for a locally compact groupoid whose unit space is in general not compact, and that is equipped with an appropriate coarse structure and Haar system. Using Connes’ tangent groupoid method, we introduce an analytic index for an elliptic differential operator on a Lie groupoid equipped with additional metric structure, which takes values in the K-theory of the Roe C ∗ -algebra. We apply our theory to derive a Lichnerowicz type vanishing result for foliations on open manifolds.
ISSN:0025-5874
1432-1823
DOI:10.1007/s00209-018-2064-7