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Functional models for $Γ_n$-contractions

This article develops several functional models for a given $Γ_n$-contraction. The first model is motivated by the Douglas functional model for a contraction. We then establish factorization results that clarify the relationship between a minimal isometric dilation and an arbitrary isometric dilation of a contraction. Using these factorization results, we obtain a Sz.-Nagy-Foias type functional model for a completely non-unitary $Γ_n$-contraction, as well as Schäffer type functional model for $Γ_n$-contraction.