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To any multiplicative cohomology theory h with the property that complex line bundles are h-oriented corresponds a formal group law F(X,Y) over the ring h(pt) which describes the Euler class of a tensor product of line bundles by means of the Euler classes of its factors. We consider this formal group as an invariant of h and give sufficient conditions under which a morphism between formal groups of cohomology theories h,k can be extended in one and only one way to a transformation of theories h→k. Some typical applications will be discussed.
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Würgler, U. Realisierung formaler Gruppen durch Kohomologiefunktoren. Manuscripta Math 14, 65–87 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01637623
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