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Relative Cobordism

M Naeem Ahmad

Kansas State University

naeem@math.ksu.edu

KSU Graduate Student Topology Seminar

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 1 / 13

Introduction

We will discuss the relative cobordism semigroup of two cobordismcategories. In order to describe it we will need to go systematicallythrough the definitions of Grothendieck group, category P, group S/ ∼,and homomorphisms β and α.

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Introduction

We will discuss the relative cobordism semigroup of two cobordismcategories. In order to describe it we will need to go systematicallythrough the definitions of Grothendieck group, category P, group S/ ∼,and homomorphisms β and α.

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Grothendieck Group

Let X be a category having finite sums whose isomorphism classes ofobjects form a set. Define two pairs (X1,X2), (Y1,Y2) ∈ X× X to beequivalent if there exists an A ∈ ob(X) such thatX1 + Y2 + A ∼= X2 + Y1 + A.

Definition

The set of equivalence classes of pairs in X× X, denoted by K (X), iscalled the Grothendieck group of X.

Remark

K (X) is an abelian group under the operation induced by the sum in X.

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Grothendieck Group

Let X be a category having finite sums whose isomorphism classes ofobjects form a set. Define two pairs (X1,X2), (Y1,Y2) ∈ X× X to beequivalent if there exists an A ∈ ob(X) such thatX1 + Y2 + A ∼= X2 + Y1 + A.

Definition

The set of equivalence classes of pairs in X× X, denoted by K (X), iscalled the Grothendieck group of X.

Remark

K (X) is an abelian group under the operation induced by the sum in X.

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 3 / 13

Grothendieck Group

Let X be a category having finite sums whose isomorphism classes ofobjects form a set. Define two pairs (X1,X2), (Y1,Y2) ∈ X× X to beequivalent if there exists an A ∈ ob(X) such thatX1 + Y2 + A ∼= X2 + Y1 + A.

Definition

The set of equivalence classes of pairs in X× X, denoted by K (X), iscalled the Grothendieck group of X.

Remark

K (X) is an abelian group under the operation induced by the sum in X.

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 3 / 13

Grothendieck Group

Let X be a category having finite sums whose isomorphism classes ofobjects form a set. Define two pairs (X1,X2), (Y1,Y2) ∈ X× X to beequivalent if there exists an A ∈ ob(X) such thatX1 + Y2 + A ∼= X2 + Y1 + A.

Definition

The set of equivalence classes of pairs in X× X, denoted by K (X), iscalled the Grothendieck group of X.

Remark

K (X) is an abelian group under the operation induced by the sum in X.

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 3 / 13

Grothendieck Group

Let X be a category having finite sums whose isomorphism classes ofobjects form a set. Define two pairs (X1,X2), (Y1,Y2) ∈ X× X to beequivalent if there exists an A ∈ ob(X) such thatX1 + Y2 + A ∼= X2 + Y1 + A.

Definition

The set of equivalence classes of pairs in X× X, denoted by K (X), iscalled the Grothendieck group of X.

Remark

K (X) is an abelian group under the operation induced by the sum in X.

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 3 / 13

Grothendieck Group

Let X be a category having finite sums whose isomorphism classes ofobjects form a set. Define two pairs (X1,X2), (Y1,Y2) ∈ X× X to beequivalent if there exists an A ∈ ob(X) such thatX1 + Y2 + A ∼= X2 + Y1 + A.

Definition

The set of equivalence classes of pairs in X× X, denoted by K (X), iscalled the Grothendieck group of X.

Remark

K (X) is an abelian group under the operation induced by the sum in X.

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The Category P

Let (C, ∂, i) and (C′, ∂′, i ′) be two cobordism categories, F : C → C′ an

additive functor, and t : ∂′F∼= // F∂ a natural equivalence of additive

functors such that the diagram

∂′F (A)

i ′(F (A)) $$HHHH

HHHH

H

t(A)// F (∂A)

F (i(A))vvvv

vvvv

v

F (A)

is commutative.

Notation

The subcategory of closed objects of C will be denoted by Ccl.

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The Category P

Let (C, ∂, i) and (C′, ∂′, i ′) be two cobordism categories, F : C → C′ an

additive functor, and t : ∂′F∼= // F∂ a natural equivalence of additive

functors such that the diagram

∂′F (A)

i ′(F (A)) $$HHHH

HHHH

H

t(A)// F (∂A)

F (i(A))vvvv

vvvv

v

F (A)

is commutative.

Notation

The subcategory of closed objects of C will be denoted by Ccl.

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The Category P

Let (C, ∂, i) and (C′, ∂′, i ′) be two cobordism categories, F : C → C′ an

additive functor, and t : ∂′F∼= // F∂ a natural equivalence of additive

functors such that the diagram

∂′F (A)

i ′(F (A)) $$HHHH

HHHH

H

t(A)// F (∂A)

F (i(A))vvvv

vvvv

v

F (A)

is commutative.

Notation

The subcategory of closed objects of C will be denoted by Ccl.

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 4 / 13

The Category P

Let (C, ∂, i) and (C′, ∂′, i ′) be two cobordism categories, F : C → C′ an

additive functor, and t : ∂′F∼= // F∂ a natural equivalence of additive

functors such that the diagram

∂′F (A)

i ′(F (A)) $$HHHH

HHHH

H

t(A)// F (∂A)

F (i(A))vvvv

vvvv

v

F (A)

is commutative.

Notation

The subcategory of closed objects of C will be denoted by Ccl.

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 4 / 13

The Category P

Let (C, ∂, i) and (C′, ∂′, i ′) be two cobordism categories, F : C → C′ an

additive functor, and t : ∂′F∼= // F∂ a natural equivalence of additive

functors such that the diagram

∂′F (A)

i ′(F (A)) $$HHHH

HHHH

H

t(A)// F (∂A)

F (i(A))vvvv

vvvv

v

F (A)

is commutative.

Notation

The subcategory of closed objects of C will be denoted by Ccl.

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 4 / 13

The Category P

Let (C, ∂, i) and (C′, ∂′, i ′) be two cobordism categories, F : C → C′ an

additive functor, and t : ∂′F∼= // F∂ a natural equivalence of additive

functors such that the diagram

∂′F (A)

i ′(F (A)) $$HHHH

HHHH

H

t(A)// F (∂A)

F (i(A))vvvv

vvvv

v

F (A)

is commutative.

Notation

The subcategory of closed objects of C will be denoted by Ccl.

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The Category P

Definition

The category P is defined as the category with

ob(P) = (X ,Y , f ) | X ∈ C′,Y ∈ Ccl, f : ∂′X∼= // FY

and Map((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) the set of(φ, ψ) ∈ Map(X1,X2)×Map(Y1,Y2) such the diagram

∂′X1f1 //

∂′φ

FY1

∂′X2f2 // FY2

commutes.

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The Category P

Definition

The category P is defined as the category with

ob(P) = (X ,Y , f ) | X ∈ C′,Y ∈ Ccl, f : ∂′X∼= // FY

and Map((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) the set of(φ, ψ) ∈ Map(X1,X2)×Map(Y1,Y2) such the diagram

∂′X1f1 //

∂′φ

FY1

∂′X2f2 // FY2

commutes.

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 5 / 13

The Category P

Definition

The category P is defined as the category with

ob(P) = (X ,Y , f ) | X ∈ C′,Y ∈ Ccl, f : ∂′X∼= // FY

and Map((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) the set of(φ, ψ) ∈ Map(X1,X2)×Map(Y1,Y2) such the diagram

∂′X1f1 //

∂′φ

FY1

∂′X2f2 // FY2

commutes.

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 5 / 13

The Category P

Definition

The category P is defined as the category with

ob(P) = (X ,Y , f ) | X ∈ C′,Y ∈ Ccl, f : ∂′X∼= // FY

and Map((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) the set of(φ, ψ) ∈ Map(X1,X2)×Map(Y1,Y2) such the diagram

∂′X1f1 //

∂′φ

FY1

∂′X2f2 // FY2

commutes.

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 5 / 13

The Category P

Definition

The category P is defined as the category with

ob(P) = (X ,Y , f ) | X ∈ C′,Y ∈ Ccl, f : ∂′X∼= // FY

and Map((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) the set of(φ, ψ) ∈ Map(X1,X2)×Map(Y1,Y2) such the diagram

∂′X1f1 //

∂′φ

FY1

∂′X2f2 // FY2

commutes.

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 5 / 13

The Category P

Definition

The category P is defined as the category with

ob(P) = (X ,Y , f ) | X ∈ C′,Y ∈ Ccl, f : ∂′X∼= // FY

and Map((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) the set of(φ, ψ) ∈ Map(X1,X2)×Map(Y1,Y2) such the diagram

∂′X1f1 //

∂′φ

FY1

∂′X2f2 // FY2

commutes.

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The Category P

Remark

The category P has finite sums and a small category P0(X ∈ C′0,Y ∈ C0)such that each element of ob(P) is isomorphic to an element in ob(P0).

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The Category P

Remark

The category P has finite sums and a small category P0(X ∈ C′0,Y ∈ C0)such that each element of ob(P) is isomorphic to an element in ob(P0).

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Let (x1, x2) and (y1, y2) be two elements of ob(P)× ob(P). We say that(x1, x2) ∼ (y1, y2) if there exist elements u, v ∈ ob(P) such thatx1 + u ∼= y1 + v and x2 + u ∼= y2 + v .

Remark

Let S = ((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) ∈ ob(P)× ob(P) | Y1∼= Y2. The set

of equivalence classes S/ ∼ together with the operation induced by thesum forms an abelian group.

Define the homomorphism

β : K (C′cl)→ S/ ∼

by(X1,X2) 7→ ((X1, ∅, j1), (X2, ∅, j2))

where ∅ is an initial object of C and j1, j2 are the unique homomorphismsof the initial object.

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Let (x1, x2) and (y1, y2) be two elements of ob(P)× ob(P). We say that(x1, x2) ∼ (y1, y2) if there exist elements u, v ∈ ob(P) such thatx1 + u ∼= y1 + v and x2 + u ∼= y2 + v .

Remark

Let S = ((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) ∈ ob(P)× ob(P) | Y1∼= Y2. The set

of equivalence classes S/ ∼ together with the operation induced by thesum forms an abelian group.

Define the homomorphism

β : K (C′cl)→ S/ ∼

by(X1,X2) 7→ ((X1, ∅, j1), (X2, ∅, j2))

where ∅ is an initial object of C and j1, j2 are the unique homomorphismsof the initial object.

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Let (x1, x2) and (y1, y2) be two elements of ob(P)× ob(P). We say that(x1, x2) ∼ (y1, y2) if there exist elements u, v ∈ ob(P) such thatx1 + u ∼= y1 + v and x2 + u ∼= y2 + v .

Remark

Let S = ((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) ∈ ob(P)× ob(P) | Y1∼= Y2. The set

of equivalence classes S/ ∼ together with the operation induced by thesum forms an abelian group.

Define the homomorphism

β : K (C′cl)→ S/ ∼

by(X1,X2) 7→ ((X1, ∅, j1), (X2, ∅, j2))

where ∅ is an initial object of C and j1, j2 are the unique homomorphismsof the initial object.

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Let (x1, x2) and (y1, y2) be two elements of ob(P)× ob(P). We say that(x1, x2) ∼ (y1, y2) if there exist elements u, v ∈ ob(P) such thatx1 + u ∼= y1 + v and x2 + u ∼= y2 + v .

Remark

Let S = ((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) ∈ ob(P)× ob(P) | Y1∼= Y2.

The setof equivalence classes S/ ∼ together with the operation induced by thesum forms an abelian group.

Define the homomorphism

β : K (C′cl)→ S/ ∼

by(X1,X2) 7→ ((X1, ∅, j1), (X2, ∅, j2))

where ∅ is an initial object of C and j1, j2 are the unique homomorphismsof the initial object.

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Let (x1, x2) and (y1, y2) be two elements of ob(P)× ob(P). We say that(x1, x2) ∼ (y1, y2) if there exist elements u, v ∈ ob(P) such thatx1 + u ∼= y1 + v and x2 + u ∼= y2 + v .

Remark

Let S = ((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) ∈ ob(P)× ob(P) | Y1∼= Y2. The set

of equivalence classes S/ ∼ together with the operation induced by thesum forms an abelian group.

Define the homomorphism

β : K (C′cl)→ S/ ∼

by(X1,X2) 7→ ((X1, ∅, j1), (X2, ∅, j2))

where ∅ is an initial object of C and j1, j2 are the unique homomorphismsof the initial object.

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Let (x1, x2) and (y1, y2) be two elements of ob(P)× ob(P). We say that(x1, x2) ∼ (y1, y2) if there exist elements u, v ∈ ob(P) such thatx1 + u ∼= y1 + v and x2 + u ∼= y2 + v .

Remark

Let S = ((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) ∈ ob(P)× ob(P) | Y1∼= Y2. The set

of equivalence classes S/ ∼ together with the operation induced by thesum forms an abelian group.

Define the homomorphism

β : K (C′cl)→ S/ ∼

by(X1,X2) 7→ ((X1, ∅, j1), (X2, ∅, j2))

where ∅ is an initial object of C and j1, j2 are the unique homomorphismsof the initial object.

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 7 / 13

Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Let (x1, x2) and (y1, y2) be two elements of ob(P)× ob(P). We say that(x1, x2) ∼ (y1, y2) if there exist elements u, v ∈ ob(P) such thatx1 + u ∼= y1 + v and x2 + u ∼= y2 + v .

Remark

Let S = ((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) ∈ ob(P)× ob(P) | Y1∼= Y2. The set

of equivalence classes S/ ∼ together with the operation induced by thesum forms an abelian group.

Define the homomorphism

β : K (C′cl)→ S/ ∼

by(X1,X2) 7→ ((X1, ∅, j1), (X2, ∅, j2))

where ∅ is an initial object of C and j1, j2 are the unique homomorphismsof the initial object.

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Let (x1, x2) and (y1, y2) be two elements of ob(P)× ob(P). We say that(x1, x2) ∼ (y1, y2) if there exist elements u, v ∈ ob(P) such thatx1 + u ∼= y1 + v and x2 + u ∼= y2 + v .

Remark

Let S = ((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) ∈ ob(P)× ob(P) | Y1∼= Y2. The set

of equivalence classes S/ ∼ together with the operation induced by thesum forms an abelian group.

Define the homomorphism

β : K (C′cl)→ S/ ∼

by

(X1,X2) 7→ ((X1, ∅, j1), (X2, ∅, j2))

where ∅ is an initial object of C and j1, j2 are the unique homomorphismsof the initial object.

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 7 / 13

Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Let (x1, x2) and (y1, y2) be two elements of ob(P)× ob(P). We say that(x1, x2) ∼ (y1, y2) if there exist elements u, v ∈ ob(P) such thatx1 + u ∼= y1 + v and x2 + u ∼= y2 + v .

Remark

Let S = ((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) ∈ ob(P)× ob(P) | Y1∼= Y2. The set

of equivalence classes S/ ∼ together with the operation induced by thesum forms an abelian group.

Define the homomorphism

β : K (C′cl)→ S/ ∼

by(X1,X2) 7→ ((X1, ∅, j1), (X2, ∅, j2))

where ∅ is an initial object of C and j1, j2 are the unique homomorphismsof the initial object.

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 7 / 13

Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Let (x1, x2) and (y1, y2) be two elements of ob(P)× ob(P). We say that(x1, x2) ∼ (y1, y2) if there exist elements u, v ∈ ob(P) such thatx1 + u ∼= y1 + v and x2 + u ∼= y2 + v .

Remark

Let S = ((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) ∈ ob(P)× ob(P) | Y1∼= Y2. The set

of equivalence classes S/ ∼ together with the operation induced by thesum forms an abelian group.

Define the homomorphism

β : K (C′cl)→ S/ ∼

by(X1,X2) 7→ ((X1, ∅, j1), (X2, ∅, j2))

where ∅ is an initial object of C

and j1, j2 are the unique homomorphismsof the initial object.

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 7 / 13

Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Let (x1, x2) and (y1, y2) be two elements of ob(P)× ob(P). We say that(x1, x2) ∼ (y1, y2) if there exist elements u, v ∈ ob(P) such thatx1 + u ∼= y1 + v and x2 + u ∼= y2 + v .

Remark

Let S = ((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) ∈ ob(P)× ob(P) | Y1∼= Y2. The set

of equivalence classes S/ ∼ together with the operation induced by thesum forms an abelian group.

Define the homomorphism

β : K (C′cl)→ S/ ∼

by(X1,X2) 7→ ((X1, ∅, j1), (X2, ∅, j2))

where ∅ is an initial object of C and j1, j2 are the unique homomorphismsof the initial object.

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Suppose that we are given a homomorphism

α : S/ ∼→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

such that α β = q, where q is the quotient homomorphism

K (C′cl)→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

then for two objects (X1,Y1, f1) and (X2,Y2, f2) of P, we write(X1,Y1, f1) ≡ (X2,Y2, f2) if there exist U1,U2 ∈ ob(C) such thatY1 + ∂U1

∼= Y2 + ∂U2, and

α((X1 + FU1,Y1 + ∂U1, f1 + tU1), (X2 + FU2,Y2 + ∂U2, f2 + tU2)) = 0.

Remark

The relation ≡ is an equivalence relation.

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Suppose that we are given a homomorphism

α : S/ ∼→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

such that α β = q, where q is the quotient homomorphism

K (C′cl)→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

then for two objects (X1,Y1, f1) and (X2,Y2, f2) of P, we write(X1,Y1, f1) ≡ (X2,Y2, f2) if there exist U1,U2 ∈ ob(C) such thatY1 + ∂U1

∼= Y2 + ∂U2, and

α((X1 + FU1,Y1 + ∂U1, f1 + tU1), (X2 + FU2,Y2 + ∂U2, f2 + tU2)) = 0.

Remark

The relation ≡ is an equivalence relation.

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 8 / 13

Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Suppose that we are given a homomorphism

α : S/ ∼→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

such that

α β = q, where q is the quotient homomorphism

K (C′cl)→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

then for two objects (X1,Y1, f1) and (X2,Y2, f2) of P, we write(X1,Y1, f1) ≡ (X2,Y2, f2) if there exist U1,U2 ∈ ob(C) such thatY1 + ∂U1

∼= Y2 + ∂U2, and

α((X1 + FU1,Y1 + ∂U1, f1 + tU1), (X2 + FU2,Y2 + ∂U2, f2 + tU2)) = 0.

Remark

The relation ≡ is an equivalence relation.

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 8 / 13

Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Suppose that we are given a homomorphism

α : S/ ∼→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

such that α β = q,

where q is the quotient homomorphism

K (C′cl)→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

then for two objects (X1,Y1, f1) and (X2,Y2, f2) of P, we write(X1,Y1, f1) ≡ (X2,Y2, f2) if there exist U1,U2 ∈ ob(C) such thatY1 + ∂U1

∼= Y2 + ∂U2, and

α((X1 + FU1,Y1 + ∂U1, f1 + tU1), (X2 + FU2,Y2 + ∂U2, f2 + tU2)) = 0.

Remark

The relation ≡ is an equivalence relation.

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 8 / 13

Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Suppose that we are given a homomorphism

α : S/ ∼→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

such that α β = q, where q is the quotient homomorphism

K (C′cl)→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

then for two objects (X1,Y1, f1) and (X2,Y2, f2) of P, we write(X1,Y1, f1) ≡ (X2,Y2, f2) if there exist U1,U2 ∈ ob(C) such thatY1 + ∂U1

∼= Y2 + ∂U2, and

α((X1 + FU1,Y1 + ∂U1, f1 + tU1), (X2 + FU2,Y2 + ∂U2, f2 + tU2)) = 0.

Remark

The relation ≡ is an equivalence relation.

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 8 / 13

Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Suppose that we are given a homomorphism

α : S/ ∼→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

such that α β = q, where q is the quotient homomorphism

K (C′cl)→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

then for two objects (X1,Y1, f1) and (X2,Y2, f2) of P, we write(X1,Y1, f1) ≡ (X2,Y2, f2) if there exist U1,U2 ∈ ob(C) such thatY1 + ∂U1

∼= Y2 + ∂U2, and

α((X1 + FU1,Y1 + ∂U1, f1 + tU1), (X2 + FU2,Y2 + ∂U2, f2 + tU2)) = 0.

Remark

The relation ≡ is an equivalence relation.

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 8 / 13

Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Suppose that we are given a homomorphism

α : S/ ∼→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

such that α β = q, where q is the quotient homomorphism

K (C′cl)→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

then for two objects (X1,Y1, f1) and (X2,Y2, f2) of P,

we write(X1,Y1, f1) ≡ (X2,Y2, f2) if there exist U1,U2 ∈ ob(C) such thatY1 + ∂U1

∼= Y2 + ∂U2, and

α((X1 + FU1,Y1 + ∂U1, f1 + tU1), (X2 + FU2,Y2 + ∂U2, f2 + tU2)) = 0.

Remark

The relation ≡ is an equivalence relation.

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Suppose that we are given a homomorphism

α : S/ ∼→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

such that α β = q, where q is the quotient homomorphism

K (C′cl)→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

then for two objects (X1,Y1, f1) and (X2,Y2, f2) of P, we write

(X1,Y1, f1) ≡ (X2,Y2, f2) if there exist U1,U2 ∈ ob(C) such thatY1 + ∂U1

∼= Y2 + ∂U2, and

α((X1 + FU1,Y1 + ∂U1, f1 + tU1), (X2 + FU2,Y2 + ∂U2, f2 + tU2)) = 0.

Remark

The relation ≡ is an equivalence relation.

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Suppose that we are given a homomorphism

α : S/ ∼→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

such that α β = q, where q is the quotient homomorphism

K (C′cl)→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

then for two objects (X1,Y1, f1) and (X2,Y2, f2) of P, we write(X1,Y1, f1) ≡ (X2,Y2, f2)

if there exist U1,U2 ∈ ob(C) such thatY1 + ∂U1

∼= Y2 + ∂U2, and

α((X1 + FU1,Y1 + ∂U1, f1 + tU1), (X2 + FU2,Y2 + ∂U2, f2 + tU2)) = 0.

Remark

The relation ≡ is an equivalence relation.

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 8 / 13

Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Suppose that we are given a homomorphism

α : S/ ∼→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

such that α β = q, where q is the quotient homomorphism

K (C′cl)→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

then for two objects (X1,Y1, f1) and (X2,Y2, f2) of P, we write(X1,Y1, f1) ≡ (X2,Y2, f2) if there exist

U1,U2 ∈ ob(C) such thatY1 + ∂U1

∼= Y2 + ∂U2, and

α((X1 + FU1,Y1 + ∂U1, f1 + tU1), (X2 + FU2,Y2 + ∂U2, f2 + tU2)) = 0.

Remark

The relation ≡ is an equivalence relation.

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 8 / 13

Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Suppose that we are given a homomorphism

α : S/ ∼→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

such that α β = q, where q is the quotient homomorphism

K (C′cl)→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

then for two objects (X1,Y1, f1) and (X2,Y2, f2) of P, we write(X1,Y1, f1) ≡ (X2,Y2, f2) if there exist U1,U2 ∈ ob(C) such thatY1 + ∂U1

∼= Y2 + ∂U2,

and

α((X1 + FU1,Y1 + ∂U1, f1 + tU1), (X2 + FU2,Y2 + ∂U2, f2 + tU2)) = 0.

Remark

The relation ≡ is an equivalence relation.

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 8 / 13

Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Suppose that we are given a homomorphism

α : S/ ∼→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

such that α β = q, where q is the quotient homomorphism

K (C′cl)→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

then for two objects (X1,Y1, f1) and (X2,Y2, f2) of P, we write(X1,Y1, f1) ≡ (X2,Y2, f2) if there exist U1,U2 ∈ ob(C) such thatY1 + ∂U1

∼= Y2 + ∂U2, and

α((X1 + FU1,Y1 + ∂U1, f1 + tU1), (X2 + FU2,Y2 + ∂U2, f2 + tU2)) = 0.

Remark

The relation ≡ is an equivalence relation.

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 8 / 13

Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Suppose that we are given a homomorphism

α : S/ ∼→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

such that α β = q, where q is the quotient homomorphism

K (C′cl)→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

then for two objects (X1,Y1, f1) and (X2,Y2, f2) of P, we write(X1,Y1, f1) ≡ (X2,Y2, f2) if there exist U1,U2 ∈ ob(C) such thatY1 + ∂U1

∼= Y2 + ∂U2, and

α((X1 + FU1,Y1 + ∂U1, f1 + tU1), (X2 + FU2,Y2 + ∂U2, f2 + tU2)) = 0.

Remark

The relation ≡ is an equivalence relation.

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 8 / 13

Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Suppose that we are given a homomorphism

α : S/ ∼→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

such that α β = q, where q is the quotient homomorphism

K (C′cl)→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

then for two objects (X1,Y1, f1) and (X2,Y2, f2) of P, we write(X1,Y1, f1) ≡ (X2,Y2, f2) if there exist U1,U2 ∈ ob(C) such thatY1 + ∂U1

∼= Y2 + ∂U2, and

α((X1 + FU1,Y1 + ∂U1, f1 + tU1), (X2 + FU2,Y2 + ∂U2, f2 + tU2)) = 0.

Remark

The relation ≡ is an equivalence relation.

M Naeem Ahmad (KSU) Relative Cobordism September 24, 2010 8 / 13

Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Suppose that we are given a homomorphism

α : S/ ∼→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

such that α β = q, where q is the quotient homomorphism

K (C′cl)→ K (C′cl)/(∂′∗K (C′) + F∗K (Ccl))

then for two objects (X1,Y1, f1) and (X2,Y2, f2) of P, we write(X1,Y1, f1) ≡ (X2,Y2, f2) if there exist U1,U2 ∈ ob(C) such thatY1 + ∂U1

∼= Y2 + ∂U2, and

α((X1 + FU1,Y1 + ∂U1, f1 + tU1), (X2 + FU2,Y2 + ∂U2, f2 + tU2)) = 0.

Remark

The relation ≡ is an equivalence relation.

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Definition

The relative cobordism semigroup Ω(F , t, α) is the set of equivalenceclasses under ≡ of objects of P with the operation induced by the sum inP.

Remark

We have homomorphisms

F∗ : Ω(C , ∂, i)→ Ω(C ′, ∂′, i ′) given by Y 7→ FY ,

i : Ω(C ′, ∂′, i ′)→ Ω(F , t, α) given by X 7→ (X , ∅, j), and

∂ : Ω(F , t, α)→ Ω(C , ∂, i) given by (X ,Y , f ) 7→ Y

such that the diagram

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Definition

The relative cobordism semigroup Ω(F , t, α) is the set of equivalenceclasses under ≡ of objects of P with the operation induced by the sum inP.

Remark

We have homomorphisms

F∗ : Ω(C , ∂, i)→ Ω(C ′, ∂′, i ′) given by Y 7→ FY ,

i : Ω(C ′, ∂′, i ′)→ Ω(F , t, α) given by X 7→ (X , ∅, j), and

∂ : Ω(F , t, α)→ Ω(C , ∂, i) given by (X ,Y , f ) 7→ Y

such that the diagram

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Definition

The relative cobordism semigroup Ω(F , t, α) is the set of equivalenceclasses under ≡ of objects of P with the operation induced by the sum inP.

Remark

We have homomorphisms

F∗ : Ω(C , ∂, i)→ Ω(C ′, ∂′, i ′) given by Y 7→ FY ,

i : Ω(C ′, ∂′, i ′)→ Ω(F , t, α) given by X 7→ (X , ∅, j), and

∂ : Ω(F , t, α)→ Ω(C , ∂, i) given by (X ,Y , f ) 7→ Y

such that the diagram

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Definition

The relative cobordism semigroup Ω(F , t, α) is the set of equivalenceclasses under ≡ of objects of P with the operation induced by the sum inP.

Remark

We have homomorphisms

F∗ : Ω(C , ∂, i)→ Ω(C ′, ∂′, i ′) given by Y 7→ FY ,

i : Ω(C ′, ∂′, i ′)→ Ω(F , t, α) given by X 7→ (X , ∅, j), and

∂ : Ω(F , t, α)→ Ω(C , ∂, i) given by (X ,Y , f ) 7→ Y

such that the diagram

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Definition

The relative cobordism semigroup Ω(F , t, α) is the set of equivalenceclasses under ≡ of objects of P with the operation induced by the sum inP.

Remark

We have homomorphisms

F∗ : Ω(C , ∂, i)→ Ω(C ′, ∂′, i ′) given by Y 7→ FY ,

i : Ω(C ′, ∂′, i ′)→ Ω(F , t, α) given by X 7→ (X , ∅, j), and

∂ : Ω(F , t, α)→ Ω(C , ∂, i) given by (X ,Y , f ) 7→ Y

such that the diagram

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Definition

The relative cobordism semigroup Ω(F , t, α) is the set of equivalenceclasses under ≡ of objects of P with the operation induced by the sum inP.

Remark

We have homomorphisms

F∗ : Ω(C , ∂, i)→ Ω(C ′, ∂′, i ′) given by Y 7→ FY ,

i : Ω(C ′, ∂′, i ′)→ Ω(F , t, α) given by X 7→ (X , ∅, j), and

∂ : Ω(F , t, α)→ Ω(C , ∂, i) given by (X ,Y , f ) 7→ Y

such that the diagram

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Definition

The relative cobordism semigroup Ω(F , t, α) is the set of equivalenceclasses under ≡ of objects of P with the operation induced by the sum inP.

Remark

We have homomorphisms

F∗ : Ω(C , ∂, i)→ Ω(C ′, ∂′, i ′) given by Y 7→ FY ,

i : Ω(C ′, ∂′, i ′)→ Ω(F , t, α) given by X 7→ (X , ∅, j), and

∂ : Ω(F , t, α)→ Ω(C , ∂, i) given by (X ,Y , f ) 7→ Y

such that the diagram

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Definition

The relative cobordism semigroup Ω(F , t, α) is the set of equivalenceclasses under ≡ of objects of P with the operation induced by the sum inP.

Remark

We have homomorphisms

F∗ : Ω(C , ∂, i)→ Ω(C ′, ∂′, i ′) given by Y 7→ FY ,

i : Ω(C ′, ∂′, i ′)→ Ω(F , t, α) given by X 7→ (X , ∅, j), and

∂ : Ω(F , t, α)→ Ω(C , ∂, i) given by (X ,Y , f ) 7→ Y

such that the diagram

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Ω(C , ∂, i)F∗ // Ω(C ′, ∂′, i ′)

iwwppppppppppp

Ω(F , t, α)

ffNNNNNNNNNN

has period 2, that is iF∗ = ∂i = F∗∂ = 0.

In the following example we consider the geometric case in which αcorresponds to gluing of two manifolds along their common boundary.

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Ω(C , ∂, i)F∗ // Ω(C ′, ∂′, i ′)

iwwppppppppppp

Ω(F , t, α)

ffNNNNNNNNNN

has period 2, that is iF∗ = ∂i = F∗∂ = 0.

In the following example we consider the geometric case in which αcorresponds to gluing of two manifolds along their common boundary.

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Ω(C , ∂, i)F∗ // Ω(C ′, ∂′, i ′)

iwwppppppppppp

Ω(F , t, α)

ffNNNNNNNNNN

has period 2,

that is iF∗ = ∂i = F∗∂ = 0.

In the following example we consider the geometric case in which αcorresponds to gluing of two manifolds along their common boundary.

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Ω(C , ∂, i)F∗ // Ω(C ′, ∂′, i ′)

iwwppppppppppp

Ω(F , t, α)

ffNNNNNNNNNN

has period 2, that is

iF∗ = ∂i = F∗∂ = 0.

In the following example we consider the geometric case in which αcorresponds to gluing of two manifolds along their common boundary.

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Ω(C , ∂, i)F∗ // Ω(C ′, ∂′, i ′)

iwwppppppppppp

Ω(F , t, α)

ffNNNNNNNNNN

has period 2, that is iF∗ = ∂i = F∗∂ = 0.

In the following example we consider the geometric case in which αcorresponds to gluing of two manifolds along their common boundary.

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Ω(C , ∂, i)F∗ // Ω(C ′, ∂′, i ′)

iwwppppppppppp

Ω(F , t, α)

ffNNNNNNNNNN

has period 2, that is iF∗ = ∂i = F∗∂ = 0.

In the following example we consider the geometric case in which αcorresponds to gluing of two manifolds along their common boundary.

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Example

Consider an object (X ,Y , f ) of P as a manifold with boundary togetherwith an additional structure on the boundary (e.g. orientation). Suppose

that ((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) ∈ S and g : Y1∼= // Y2 is an

isomorphism. Then F (g) : FY1∼= // FY2 is an isomorphism. Let

k : ∂′X1

∼= // ∂′X2 be the isomorphism given by the composition

f −12 F (g)f1 : ∂′X1

∼= // FY1

∼= // FY2

∼= // ∂′X2 .

The homomorphism α can be given byα((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) = X1 ∪k −X2. The definition of homomorphismα does not depend upon the choice of g .

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Example

Consider an object (X ,Y , f ) of P as a manifold with boundary togetherwith an additional structure on the boundary (e.g. orientation).

Suppose

that ((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) ∈ S and g : Y1∼= // Y2 is an

isomorphism. Then F (g) : FY1∼= // FY2 is an isomorphism. Let

k : ∂′X1

∼= // ∂′X2 be the isomorphism given by the composition

f −12 F (g)f1 : ∂′X1

∼= // FY1

∼= // FY2

∼= // ∂′X2 .

The homomorphism α can be given byα((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) = X1 ∪k −X2. The definition of homomorphismα does not depend upon the choice of g .

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Example

Consider an object (X ,Y , f ) of P as a manifold with boundary togetherwith an additional structure on the boundary (e.g. orientation). Suppose

that ((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) ∈ S and g : Y1∼= // Y2 is an

isomorphism.

Then F (g) : FY1∼= // FY2 is an isomorphism. Let

k : ∂′X1

∼= // ∂′X2 be the isomorphism given by the composition

f −12 F (g)f1 : ∂′X1

∼= // FY1

∼= // FY2

∼= // ∂′X2 .

The homomorphism α can be given byα((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) = X1 ∪k −X2. The definition of homomorphismα does not depend upon the choice of g .

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Example

Consider an object (X ,Y , f ) of P as a manifold with boundary togetherwith an additional structure on the boundary (e.g. orientation). Suppose

that ((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) ∈ S and g : Y1∼= // Y2 is an

isomorphism. Then F (g) : FY1∼= // FY2 is an isomorphism.

Let

k : ∂′X1

∼= // ∂′X2 be the isomorphism given by the composition

f −12 F (g)f1 : ∂′X1

∼= // FY1

∼= // FY2

∼= // ∂′X2 .

The homomorphism α can be given byα((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) = X1 ∪k −X2. The definition of homomorphismα does not depend upon the choice of g .

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Example

Consider an object (X ,Y , f ) of P as a manifold with boundary togetherwith an additional structure on the boundary (e.g. orientation). Suppose

that ((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) ∈ S and g : Y1∼= // Y2 is an

isomorphism. Then F (g) : FY1∼= // FY2 is an isomorphism. Let

k : ∂′X1

∼= // ∂′X2 be the isomorphism given by the composition

f −12 F (g)f1 : ∂′X1

∼= // FY1

∼= // FY2

∼= // ∂′X2 .

The homomorphism α can be given byα((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) = X1 ∪k −X2. The definition of homomorphismα does not depend upon the choice of g .

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Example

Consider an object (X ,Y , f ) of P as a manifold with boundary togetherwith an additional structure on the boundary (e.g. orientation). Suppose

that ((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) ∈ S and g : Y1∼= // Y2 is an

isomorphism. Then F (g) : FY1∼= // FY2 is an isomorphism. Let

k : ∂′X1

∼= // ∂′X2 be the isomorphism given by the composition

f −12 F (g)f1 : ∂′X1

∼= // FY1

∼= // FY2

∼= // ∂′X2 .

The homomorphism α can be given byα((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) = X1 ∪k −X2. The definition of homomorphismα does not depend upon the choice of g .

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Example

Consider an object (X ,Y , f ) of P as a manifold with boundary togetherwith an additional structure on the boundary (e.g. orientation). Suppose

that ((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) ∈ S and g : Y1∼= // Y2 is an

isomorphism. Then F (g) : FY1∼= // FY2 is an isomorphism. Let

k : ∂′X1

∼= // ∂′X2 be the isomorphism given by the composition

f −12 F (g)f1 : ∂′X1

∼= // FY1

∼= // FY2

∼= // ∂′X2 .

The homomorphism α can be given by

α((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) = X1 ∪k −X2. The definition of homomorphismα does not depend upon the choice of g .

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Example

Consider an object (X ,Y , f ) of P as a manifold with boundary togetherwith an additional structure on the boundary (e.g. orientation). Suppose

that ((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) ∈ S and g : Y1∼= // Y2 is an

isomorphism. Then F (g) : FY1∼= // FY2 is an isomorphism. Let

k : ∂′X1

∼= // ∂′X2 be the isomorphism given by the composition

f −12 F (g)f1 : ∂′X1

∼= // FY1

∼= // FY2

∼= // ∂′X2 .

The homomorphism α can be given byα((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) = X1 ∪k −X2.

The definition of homomorphismα does not depend upon the choice of g .

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Example

Consider an object (X ,Y , f ) of P as a manifold with boundary togetherwith an additional structure on the boundary (e.g. orientation). Suppose

that ((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) ∈ S and g : Y1∼= // Y2 is an

isomorphism. Then F (g) : FY1∼= // FY2 is an isomorphism. Let

k : ∂′X1

∼= // ∂′X2 be the isomorphism given by the composition

f −12 F (g)f1 : ∂′X1

∼= // FY1

∼= // FY2

∼= // ∂′X2 .

The homomorphism α can be given byα((X1,Y1, f1), (X2,Y2, f2)) = X1 ∪k −X2. The definition of homomorphismα does not depend upon the choice of g .

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Remark

If C is the subcategory of C′ consisting of initial objects, and F theinclusion. Then β being an epimorphism uniquely determines α. It turnsout that the relative cobordism group in this case can be identified withthe cobordism semigroup Ω(C ′, ∂′, i ′).

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Relative Cobordism Semigroup

Remark

If C is the subcategory of C′ consisting of initial objects, and F theinclusion. Then β being an epimorphism uniquely determines α. It turnsout that the relative cobordism group in this case can be identified withthe cobordism semigroup Ω(C ′, ∂′, i ′).

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The End

Thank you!!!

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The End

Thank you!!!

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