The 2-local homotopy types of G_2-gauge groups
Masaki Kameko
Abstract
We determine the 2-local homotopy types of G_2-gauge groups over S^4.
Masaki Kameko
We determine the 2-local homotopy types of G_2-gauge groups over S^4.
Masaki Kameko
This paper contains 6 sections, 31 theorems, 65 equations.
Theorem 1.1
Let $\mathcal{G}_k$ be the gauge group of a principal $G_2$-bundle over $S^4$ whose classifying map is $k\in \mathbb{Z}\cong \pi_{4}(BG_2)$. $\mathcal{G}_k\simeq_{(p)} \mathcal{G}_{k'}$ at any prime $p$ if and only if $(k, 168)=(k', 168)$.