RESULTS ON THE RANGE OF DERIVATIONS

  • Published : 2000.05.01

Abstract

Let D be a derivation on an Banach algebra A. Suppose that [[D(x), x], D(x)] lies in the nil radical of A for all $x{\;}{\in}{\;}A$. Then D(A) is contained in the Jacobson radical of A.

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