The 4-Dimensional Light Bulb Theorem (after David Gabai)

In this note I present my understanding of, that is to say the way I look at, David Gabai's proof of his recent 4-Dimensional Light Bulb Theorem (4D-LBT). His construction, entirely smooth, is an ingenious amalgam of classical moves, and represents the first new hands-on advance in constructive...

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Published inarXiv.org
Main Author Edwards, Robert D
Format Paper
LanguageEnglish
Published Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 13.09.2017
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Luminaires
Theorems
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Summary:In this note I present my understanding of, that is to say the way I look at, David Gabai's proof of his recent 4-Dimensional Light Bulb Theorem (4D-LBT). His construction, entirely smooth, is an ingenious amalgam of classical moves, and represents the first new hands-on advance in constructive smooth 4-manifold theory, that I am aware of, in a long time.
ISSN:2331-8422