On the classification problem of the quasi-isomorphism classes of free chain algebras (Q886221)

The paper under review is devoted to the study of some properties of the Whitehead exact sequence associated to a free differential graded algebra (free dga). More precisely, the author discusses the following questions: 1) Can one define a notion of homomorphism between two Whitehead exact sequences associated with two free dgas generalizing the notion given by Baues? 2) For which class of free dgas does the Whitehead exact sequence determine the quasi-isomorphism class? 3) Suppose the Whitehead exact sequences of two free dgas are isomorphic (in the sense of 1)). What conditions should we add to have these two dgas quasi-isomorphic? The author gives answers to these questions by introducing new classes of free dgas (perfect and quasi-perfect) and a notion of strong isomorphism between Whitehead exact sequences.