An index theorem for end-periodic operators

We extend the Atiyah, Patodi, and Singer index theorem for first-order differential operators from the context of manifolds with cylindrical ends to manifolds with periodic ends. This theorem provides a natural complement to Taubes' Fredholm theory for general end-periodic operators. Our index...

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Main Authors: Ruberman, Daniel (Author), Saveliev, Nikolai (Author), Mrowka, Tomasz S (Contributor)
Other Authors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mathematics (Contributor), Massachusetts Institute of Technology. School of Science (Contributor)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press, 2016-09-15T19:45:48Z.
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