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On the generalized Andrews-Curtis-Problem -- A Disproof of the Relative Case

Algebraic Topology 2021-02-24 v3

Abstract

The generalized Andrews-Curtis Conjecture expects that finite PLCW 2-complexes which are simple-homotopy equivalent, can be 3-deformed into each other. If in addition subcomplexes are required to be kept fix during the deformation, this is not possible.

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@article{arxiv.2102.03212,
  title  = {On the generalized Andrews-Curtis-Problem -- A Disproof of the Relative Case},
  author = {Wolfgang Metzler},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2102.03212},
  year   = {2021}
}

Comments

Theorem and Proof can speak only of Q*-equivalences. Whether this excludes the given relative (AC')-counterexamples, is not yet clear