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The loop orbifold of the symmetric product

Algebraic Topology 2007-05-23 v1

Abstract

By using the loop orbifold of the symmetric product, we give a formula for the Poincar\'e polynomial of the free loop space of the Borel construction of the symmetric product. We also show that the Chas-Sullivan product structure in the homology of the free loop space of the Borel construction of the symmetric product induces a ring structure in the homology of the inertia orbifold of the symmetric product. This ring structure is compared to the one in cohomology defined through the usual field theory formalism as in the theory of Chen and Ruan.

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@article{arxiv.math/0606573,
  title  = {The loop orbifold of the symmetric product},
  author = {Ernesto Lupercio and Bernardo Uribe and Miguel A. Xicoténcatl},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/0606573},
  year   = {2007}
}

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12 pages