\(K_2\) of cyclic group rings over \(\lambda\)-rings (Q1270367)

The author pursues earlier investigations on this subject [Compos. Math. 61, 295-328 (1987; Zbl 0626.18008); resp. ibid. 92, No. 2, 205-225 (1994; Zbl 0799.19001)]. The aim is an explicit calculation of \(K_1(\mathbb{Z}[G])\) for any finitely generated abelian group \(G\). The problem is related to the case of \(G\) being a torsion group and \(\mathbb{Z}\) is replaced by the group ring of a free group or, more generally, by a certain type of a \(\lambda\)-ring \(A\). \(K_1(A[G])\) may be expressed, among others, in terms of the group \(K_2(A[G]/C)\), \(C\) being a suitable small ideal in \(\mathbb{Z}[G]\). Here, the theory is applied to the case of a cyclic \(p\)-group.