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Formality of cochains on BG

Algebraic Topology 2022-05-20 v2

Abstract

Let GG be a compact Lie group with maximal torus TT. If NG(T)/T|N_G(T)/T| is invertible in the field kk then the algebra of cochains C(BG;k)C^*(BG;k) is formal as an AA_\infty algebra, or equivalently as a DG algebra.

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@article{arxiv.2205.02080,
  title  = {Formality of cochains on BG},
  author = {David Benson and John Greenlees},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2205.02080},
  year   = {2022}
}

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8 pages

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