1. Useful Sources

Details of the very useful text book Banach Algebras and Automatic Continuity by Professor H.G. Dales, along with some helpful web links.

• The reading list (PDF) – Slides 1 and 2

2. Introduction to normed algebras and Banach algebras

Revision of the basic definitions, examples and Gelfand theory of commutative Banach algebra.

• The lecture notes as written in the lectures (PDF) – Slides 3 to 34

 

Chapters 1 and 2 are mixed in the podcasts – check the slide numbers to see which you want:

• Full podcast:
  • Slides 1 to 19 (Lecture 1; first half)
  • Slides 20 to 34 (Lecture 1; second half)

• Pauseless podcast (though quieter comments and questions may be lost):
  
  • Slides 1 to 19 (Lecture 1; first half)
  • Slides 20 to 34 (Lecture 1; second half)