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Almost split sequences and approximations

Category Theory 2012-03-23 v1 Representation Theory

Abstract

Let A be an exact category, that is, an extension-closed full subcategory of an abelian category. Firstly, we give some necessary and sufficient conditions for A to have almost split sequences. Then, we study when an almost split sequence in A induces an almost split sequence in an exact subcategory C of A. In case A has almost split sequences and C is Hom-finite Krull-Schmidt, this provides a necessary and sufficient condition for C to have almost split sequences. Finally, we show two applications of these results.

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@article{arxiv.1203.5009,
  title  = {Almost split sequences and approximations},
  author = {Shiping Liu and Puiman Ng and Charles Paquette},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1203.5009},
  year   = {2012}
}

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16 pages

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