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A Mapping Theorem for Topological Complexity

Algebraic Topology 2016-01-20 v1

Abstract

We give new lower bounds for the (higher) topological complexity of a space, in terms of the Lusternik-Schnirelmann category of a certain auxiliary space. We also give new lower bounds for the rational topological complexity of a space, and more generally for the rational sectional category of a map, in terms of the rational category of a certain auxiliary space. We use our results to deduce consequences for the global (rational) homotopy structure of simply connected, hyperbolic finite complexes.

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@article{arxiv.1312.7166,
  title  = {A Mapping Theorem for Topological Complexity},
  author = {Mark Grant and Gregory Lupton and John Oprea},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1312.7166},
  year   = {2016}
}

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22 pages

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