A generalization of the Hopf degree theorem

Abstract

The Hopf theorem states that homotopy classes of continuous maps from a closed connected oriented smooth n n -manifold M M to the n n -sphere are classified by their degree. Such a map is equivalent to a section of the trivial n n -sphere bundle over M M . A generalization of the Hopf theorem is obtained for sections of nontrivial oriented n n -sphere bundles over M M .

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Oct 07, 2022
Source ID
10.1090/proc/16218

Entities

People

  • Matthew D. Kvalheim

Organizations

  • Office of Naval Research

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Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

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