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Abstract
Abstract Let A be a Banach algebra and let $$x\in A$$ x∈A have the property that its spectrum does not separate 0 from infinity. It is well known that x has a logarithm, i.e., there exists $$y\in A$$ y∈A with $$x=e^y$$ x=ey . We will use this statement to identify measures defined on a locally compact group to have logarithms. Also, we will show that the converse of the above statement is in general not true. Our results will be related to infinitely divisible probability measures.
期刊介绍:
The purpose of Positivity is to provide an outlet for high quality original research in all areas of analysis and its applications to other disciplines having a clear and substantive link to the general theme of positivity. Specifically, articles that illustrate applications of positivity to other disciplines - including but not limited to - economics, engineering, life sciences, physics and statistical decision theory are welcome.
The scope of Positivity is to publish original papers in all areas of mathematics and its applications that are influenced by positivity concepts.