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On diffeomorphisms of even-dimensional discs

Algebraic Topology 2023-10-17 v3

Abstract

We determine π(BDiff(D2n))Q\pi_*(BDiff_\partial(D^{2n})) \otimes \mathbb{Q} for 2n62n \geq 6 completely in degrees 4n10* \leq 4n-10, far beyond the pseudoisotopy stable range. Furthermore, above these degrees we discover a systematic structure in these homotopy groups: we determine them outside of certain "bands" of degrees.

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@article{arxiv.2007.13884,
  title  = {On diffeomorphisms of even-dimensional discs},
  author = {Alexander Kupers and Oscar Randal-Williams},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2007.13884},
  year   = {2023}
}

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99 pages, to appear in Journal of the AMS

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