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Thom polynomials. A primer

Algebraic Geometry 2024-07-22 v1 Algebraic Topology

Abstract

The Thom polynomial of a singularity η\eta expresses the cohomology class of the η\eta-singularity locus of a map in terms of the map's simple invariants. In this informal survey -- based on two lectures given at the Isaac Newton Institute in 2024 -- we explore various Thom polynomial concepts with examples.

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@article{arxiv.2407.13883,
  title  = {Thom polynomials. A primer},
  author = {Richard Rimanyi},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2407.13883},
  year   = {2024}
}
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