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Torsion in classifying spaces of gauge groups

Algebraic Topology 2026-01-14 v2

Abstract

We determine when the integral homology of the classifying space of a PU(n)-gauge group over the sphere S^2 has torsion.

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@article{arxiv.2401.00199,
  title  = {Torsion in classifying spaces of gauge groups},
  author = {Masaki Kameko},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2401.00199},
  year   = {2026}
}

Comments

14 pages, minor revision, accepted for publication in Proceedings A of the Royal Society of Edinburgh