A matrix description for \(K_1\) of graded rings (Q273074)

The aim of the paper is to construct a group-valued functor \(K_1\) for graded rings. If \(A\) is a ring graded by an abelian group \(\Gamma\), an abelian group \(K^{\mathrm{gr}}_1(A)\) is constructed. Moreover, \(\Gamma\) acts on \(K^{\mathrm{gr}}_1(A)\), and an explicit matrix description is given. A graded version of the exact sequence relating the \(K_1\) of a ring and of a factor ring, via a relative \(K_1\) group is proved. If \(A\) is a crossed product, it is showed that \(K^{\mathrm{gr}}_1(A)\simeq K_1(A_0)\) with a trivial \(\Gamma\)-action, where \(A_0\) is the homogeneous component of trivial degree of \(A\).