Non-contractible configuration spaces

MaRDI QIDQ6290804zbMATH OpenFDO

Authors Cesar A. Ipanaque Zapata

Publication date 2 September 2017

Abstract: Let $F(M,k)$ be the configuration space of ordered $k-$tuples of distinct points in the manifold $M$. Using the Fadell-Neuwirth fibration, we prove that the configuration spaces $F(M,k)$ are never contractible, for $kgeq2$. As applications of our results, we will calculate the LS category and topological complexity for its loop space and suspension.

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