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Foundations of algebraic L-theory

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  • Quadratic Form
  • Exact Sequence
  • Forgetful Functor
  • Base Complement
  • Quadratic Module

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Wall, C.T.C. (1973). Foundations of algebraic L-theory. In: Bass, H. (eds) Hermitian K-Theory and Geometric Applications. Lecture Notes in Mathematics, vol 343. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0061371

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