Obstruction theory and coincidences of maps between nilmanifolds

Let f, g : M N be two maps between two compact nilmanifolds with dim M dim N = n. In this paper, we show that either the Nielsen coincidence number N(f, g) = 0 or N(f, g) = R(f, g) where R(f, g) denotes the Reidemeister number of f and g. Furthermore, we show that if N(f, g) > 0 then the primary obstruction o_n(f, g) to deforming f and g to be coincidence free on the n-th skeleton of M is non-trivial.Received: 30 April 2004; revised: 20 July 2004     

A fixed point theorem for a class of Sobolev maps

We prove an analog of the Brouwer fixed point theorem for a map whose differential and adjoint are integrable with exponents n−1 and n/(n−1) respectively. Here Ω is a convex bounded open subset of Rⁿ.

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Nielsen periodic point theory for periodic maps on orientable surfaces

Let denote a periodic self map of minimal period m on the orientable surface of genus g with g>1. We study the calculation of the Nielsen periodic numbers NPn(f) and NΦn(f). Unlike the general situation of arbitrary maps on such surfaces, strong geometric results of Jiang and Guo allow for straightforward calculations when n≠m. However, determining NPm(f) involves some surprises. Because fm=idFg, fm has one Nielsen class Em. This class is essential because L(idFg)=χ(Fg)=2−2g≠0. If there exists k<m with L(fk)≠0 then Em reduces to the essential fixed points of fk. There are maps g (we call them minLef maps) for which L(gk)=0 for all k<m. We show that the period of any minLef map must always divide 2g−2. We prove that for such maps Em reduces algebraically iff it reduces geometrically. This result eliminates one of the most difficult problems in calculating the Nielsen periodic point numbers and gives a complete trichotomy (non-minLef, reducible minLef, and irreducible minLef) for periodic maps on Fg.We prove that reducible minLef maps must have even period. For each of the three types of periodic maps we exhibit an example f and calculate both NPn(f) and NΦn(f) for all n. The example of an irreducible minLef map is on F₄ and is of maximal period 6. The example of a non-minLef map is on F₂ and has maximal period 12 on F₂. It is defined geometrically by Wang, and we provide the induced homomorphism and analyze it. The example of an irreducible minLef map is a map of period 6 on F₄ defined by Yang. No algebraic analysis is necessary to prove that this last example is an irreducible minLef map. We explore the algebra involved because it is intriguing in its own right. The examples of reducible minLef maps are simple inversions, which can be applied to any Fg. Using these examples we disprove the conjecture from the conclusion of our previous paper.     

Fixed point theorems for single-valued and multi-valued maps

Coincidence and fixed point theorems for single-valued and multi-valued maps generalizing recent results of Suzuki and Kikkawa are obtained. Various applications, including the existence of common solutions of certain functional equations are presented.     

Computation of Nielsen numbers for maps of compact surfaces with boundary

In this paper we study the Nielsen number of a self-map f:M→M of a compact connected surface with boundary. Let G=π₁(M) be the fundamental group of M which is a finitely generated free group. We introduce a new algebraic condition called “bounded solution length” on the induced endomorphism φ:G→G of f and show that many maps which have no remnant satisfy this condition. For a map f that has bounded solution length, we describe an algorithm for computing the Nielsen number N(f).     

Compact maps and quasi-finite complexes

The simplest condition characterizing quasi-finite CW complexes K is the implication XτhK⇒β(X)τK for all paracompact spaces X. Here are the main results of the paper:

Theorem 0.1. If{Ks}_s∈Sis a family of pointed quasi-finite complexes, then their wedge_?s∈SKsis quasi-finite.     

Rational homotopy of the (homotopy) fixed point sets of circle actions

In this paper, when G is the circle S¹ and M is a G-space, we study the rational homotopy type of the fixed point set MG, the homotopy fixed point set MhG, and the natural injection MG→MhG.     

The degree of maps of free G-manifolds

Suppose that M and N are orientable, closed, connected manifolds with free actions of compact Lie groups G and H of the same dimension, and suppose that u : G → H is a homomorphism. We study the degree of maps f : M → N that are “equivariant up to u”. For abelian actions and for a power map such maps satisfy the condition f(λx) = λ ^r x. To Albrecht Dold and Edward Fadell     

Unbounded sets of maps and compactification in extension theory

Suppose that K is a CW-complex. When we say that a space Y is an absolute co-extensor for K, we mean that K is an absolute extensor for Y, i.e., that for every closed subset A of Y and any map , there exists a map that extends f.Our main theorem will provide several statements that are equivalent to the condition that whenever K is a CW-complex and X is a space which is the topological sum of a countable collection of compact metrizable spaces each of which is an absolute co-extensor for K, then the Stone-?ech compactification of X is an absolute co-extensor for K.     

On generating countable sets of endomorphisms

Sierpiski proved that every countable set of mappings on an infinite set X is contained in a 2-generated subsemigroup of the semigroup of all mappings on X. In this paper we prove that every countable set of endomorphisms of an algebra which has an infinite basis (independent generating set) is contained in a 2-generated subsemigroup of the semigroup of all endomorphisms of .     

Similarity solutions for magneto-forced-unsteady free convective laminar boundary-layer flow

The group theoretic method is applied for solving problem of a unsteady free-convective laminar boundary-layer flow on a non-isothermal vertical plate under the effect of an external velocity and a magnetic field normal to the plate. The application of two-parameter transformation group reduces the number of independent variables, by two, and consequently the system of governing partial differential equations with the boundary and initial conditions reduces to a system of ordinary differential equations with appropriate corresponding conditions. The Runge–Kutta shooting method used to find the numerical solution of the velocity field, shear stress, heat transfer and heat flux has been obtained. The effect of the magnetic field on the velocity field and the Prandtl number on the heat transfer and heat flux has been discussed.     

Fixed point theorems for nonexpansive maps in Banach spaces

In this work, we present some new versions of fixed point theorems for nonexpansive maps and 1-set contractions defined on closed, convex, not necessarily bounded subsets of Banach spaces. Our proofs rely on a compactness result for an approximate fixed point set. The Kuratowski measure of noncompactness is used throughout. To illustrate the results obtained, some applications to Banach algebras and Hammerstein integral equations are provided.     

Cohomology rings of multiplicative fibrations

Let p be an odd prime. Let be the fibre space induced from an H-map where K is a generalized Eilenberg MacLane space and X is a simply connected H-space. Such spaces occur frequently in Postnikov towers and connective covers. In this paper, we compute the mod p cohomology of as a ring. The ring depends on the structure of imf^* and the structure of subkerf^* as modules over the Steenrod algebra.     

Periodic polynomial of trace maps

Let σ be an endomorphism of the free group on two generators and Φσ the trace map associated with σ. A polynomial P is said to be periodic for σ if, for some positive integer n, it is invariant under , i.e., . In this note we study the structure of the ring of periodic polynomials for σ.     

Fixed points on model solvmanifold pairs

In this paper we define model solvmanifold pairs and their diagonal type selfmaps in the tradition of Heath and Keppelmann. We derive an explicit formula for computing the relative Nielsen number N(F;X,A) on these spaces and selfmaps F:(X,A)→(X,A). We find that model solvmanifold pairs often exhibit interesting Schirmer theory, meaning N(F;X,A)>max{N(F),N(F|_A)}.     

On fixed points of stratified maps

Nielsen fixed point theory deals with the fixed point sets of self maps on compact polyhedra. In this note, we shall extend it to stratified maps, to consider fixed points on (noncompact) strata. The extension was motivated by our recent work on the braid forcing problem in which the deleted symmetric products are indispensable. The stratified viewpoint is theoretically as natural as the equivariant Nielsen fixed point theory, while it can be more tractable computationally and more flexible in applications. This work was partially supported by an NSFC grant and a BMEC grant.     

Coincidences of maps into homogeneous spaces

Let f,g:X→M be maps between two closed connected orientable n-manifolds where M=G/K is the homogeneous space of left cosets of a compact connected Lie group G by a finite subgroup K. In this note, we obtain a simple formula for the Lefschetz coincidence number L(f,g) in terms of topological degree, generalizing some previously known formulas for fixed points. Our approach, by means of Nielsen root theory, also allows us to give a simpler and more geometric proof of the fact that all coincidence classes of f and g have coincidence index of the same sign. Received: 3 March 1998 / Revised version: 29 June 1998     

Homology of gauge groups associated with special unitary groups

We study the homology of gauge groups associated with principal SU(n) bundles over the four-sphere. After computing the mod p homology of based gauge groups of SU(n) by combined use of the Serre spectral sequence and the Eilenberg-Moore spectral sequence, we compute the modp homology of gauge groups of SU(n) using the Serre spectral sequence for the evaluation fibration.