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On the naturality of the Mathai-Quillen formula

Differential Geometry 2010-02-21 v2

Abstract

We give an alternative proof for the Mathai-Quillen formula for a Thom form using its natural behaviour with respect to fiberwise integration. We also study this phenomenon in general context.

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@article{arxiv.math/0610597,
  title  = {On the naturality of the Mathai-Quillen formula},
  author = {Gyula Lakos},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/0610597},
  year   = {2010}
}

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6 pages