Euler classes of vector bundles over manifolds
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Aniruddha C. Naolekar
Abstract
Let đk denote the set of diffeomorphism classes of closed connected smooth k-manifolds X with the property that for any oriented vector bundle α over X, the Euler class e(α) = 0. We show that if X â đ2n+1 is orientable, then X is a rational homology sphere and Ï1(X) is perfect. We also show that đ8 = â and derive additional cohomlogical restrictions on orientable manifolds in đk.
(Communicated by JĂșlius KorbaĆĄ)
Acknowledgement
We wish to thank Daniel Ruberman and Parameswaran Sankaran for helpful discussions. We wish to acknowledge the detailed comments of the anonymous referee which has resulted in an improved presentation. We are ever indebted to Ganu for his infinite patience and kindness.
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