Observables on synaptic algebras

Abstract Synaptic algebras, introduced by D. Foulis, generalize different algebraic structures used so far as mathematical models of quantum mechanics: the traditional Hilbert space approach, order unit spaces, Jordan algebras, effect algebras, MV-algebras, orthomodular lattices. We study sharp and fuzzy observables on two special classes of synaptic algebras: on the so called generalized Hermitian algebras and on synaptic algebras which are Banach space duals. Relations between fuzzy and sharp observables on these two types of synaptic algebras are shown.