Negative definite functions for C*-dynamical systems
  Given an action $\alpha$ of a discrete group $G$ on a unital C*-algebra $A$, we introduce a natural concept of $\alpha$-negative definiteness for functions from $G$ to $A$, and examine some of the first consequences of such a notion. In particular, we prove analogs of theorems due to Delorme-Guichardet and Schoenberg in the classical case where $A$ is trivial. We also give a characterization of the Haagerup property for the action $\alpha$ when $G$ is countable. 
Erik Bedos, Roberto Conti
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