Sherman–Takeda theorem

In mathematics, the Sherman–Takeda theorem states that if A is a C*-algebra then its double dual is a W*-algebra, and any homomorphism of A to a W* algebra factors through its double dual. The theorem was announced by Sherman (1950) and proved by Takeda (1954). The double dual of A is called the universal enveloping W*-algebra of A.

References

• Sherman, S. (1950), "The second adjoint of a C* algebra", Proceedings of the International Congress of Mathematicians 1950, 1, Providence, R.I.: American Mathematical Society, p. 470 
• Takeda, Zirô (1954), "Conjugate spaces of operator algebras", Proceedings of the Japan Academy, 30 (2): 90–95, ISSN 0021-4280, MR 0063578