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Hermitian K — Theory in topology

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  • Exact Sequence
  • Fundamental Group
  • Homotopy Type
  • Surgery Theory
  • Orientation Character

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Shaneson, J.L. (1973). Hermitian K — Theory in topology. In: Bass, H. (eds) Hermitian K-Theory and Geometric Applications. Lecture Notes in Mathematics, vol 343. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0061367

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