Topological hyperbolicity and the Coleman conjecture for diffeomorphisms (Q1099458)

A definition of topological hyperbolicity is presented which applies to fixed points of diffeomorphisms as well as to singularities of vector fields. Its strength relative to other definitions of topological hyperbolicity is explored. In particular, a theorem of F. W. Wilson validating the Coleman conjecture concerning topological equivalence of flows is strengthened, and its corresponding statement for topological conjugacy shown to be false. An analogue of the Coleman conjecture for diffeomorphisms is shown to be false in every case.