The Connes cocycles derivative is a mathematical concept that arises in the context of operator algebras, particularly in the study of modular theory. It describes how to derive a cocycle from a given modular automorphism group, linking it to the modular conjugation and the structure of von Neumann algebras. This derivative plays a crucial role in understanding the dynamics of states and their evolution in relation to the modular structure of the algebra.
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