A note on the Schur multiplier of a fusion system. (Q2490847)

The author defines the Schur multiplier \(m(\mathcal F)\) of a fusion system \(\mathcal F\) on a finite \(p\)-group \(P\) as the inverse limit of the Schur multipliers of the subgroups of \(P\) taken over the category \(\mathcal F\). This concept proves to be useful in the study of fusion systems. In analogy with the classical Schur multiplier of finite groups, the cohomological properties of \(m(\mathcal F)\) are investigated in connection with the Tate cohomology groups of \(P\). Also by analogy, perfect fusion systems are introduced and studied.