The K-theory of the conjugation action

In 1999, Brylinski and Zhang computed the complex equivariant K-theory of the conjugation self-action of a compact, connected Lie group with torsion-free fundamental group. In this note we show it is possible to do so in under a page.

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Main Author: Carlson, Jeffrey D.
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Language:English
Published: Académie des sciences 2021-09-01
Series:Comptes Rendus. Mathématique
Online Access:https://comptes-rendus.academie-sciences.fr/mathematique/articles/10.5802/crmath.235/
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description In 1999, Brylinski and Zhang computed the complex equivariant K-theory of the conjugation self-action of a compact, connected Lie group with torsion-free fundamental group. In this note we show it is possible to do so in under a page.
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spelling doaj.art-c73c4b98af434a71ae1e37189f3cedde2023-10-24T14:19:25ZengAcadémie des sciencesComptes Rendus. Mathématique1778-35692021-09-01359779579610.5802/crmath.23510.5802/crmath.235The K-theory of the conjugation actionCarlson, Jeffrey D.0Department of Mathematics, Imperial College London, 180 Queen’s Gate, London SW7 2AZ, UKIn 1999, Brylinski and Zhang computed the complex equivariant K-theory of the conjugation self-action of a compact, connected Lie group with torsion-free fundamental group. In this note we show it is possible to do so in under a page.https://comptes-rendus.academie-sciences.fr/mathematique/articles/10.5802/crmath.235/
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