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A homology theory for Smale spaces: a summary

Dynamical Systems 2008-11-20 v2

Abstract

We consider Smale spaces, a particular class of hyperbolic topological dynamical systems, which include the basic sets for Smale's Axiom A systems. We present a homology theory for such systems which is based on the dimension group in the special case of shifts of finite type. This theory provides a Lefschetz formula relating trace data with the number of periodic points of the system.

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@article{arxiv.0801.3294,
  title  = {A homology theory for Smale spaces: a summary},
  author = {Ian F. Putnam},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0801.3294},
  year   = {2008}
}

Comments

Research summary; complete version in preparation. The new version gives a substantially simplified and more natural definition

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