𝐵𝑃-homology of elementary abelian 2-groups: 𝐵𝑃-module structure

Davis, Donald

doi:10.1090/proc/14304

$BP$-homology of elementary abelian 2-groups: $BP$-module structure
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Abstract:

We determine the $BP_*$-module structure, mod higher filtration, of the main part of the $BP$-homology of elementary abelian 2-groups. The action is related to symmetric polynomials and to Dickson invariants.

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