The Kervaire invariant problem

The history and solution of the Kervaire invariant problem is discussed, along with some of the future prospects raised by its solution.

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Published in:	Japanese journal of mathematics Vol. 11; no. 1; pp. 1 - 14
Main Author:	Hopkins, Michael J.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Tokyo Springer Japan 01-06-2016
Subjects:	History of Mathematical Sciences Mathematics Mathematics and Statistics Takagi Lectures 57R05 framed manifold 57R55 55Q45 57R85 55N22 homotopy groups of spheres Kervaire invariant 55Q91 57R60
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Summary:	The history and solution of the Kervaire invariant problem is discussed, along with some of the future prospects raised by its solution.
ISSN:	0289-2316 1861-3624
DOI:	10.1007/s11537-016-0948-z