Two second Steenrod squares for odd Khovanov homology
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Recently, Sarkar–Scaduto–Stoffregen constructed a stable homotopy type for odd Khovanov homology, hence obtaining an action of the Steenrod algebra on Khovanov homology with Z/2Z coefficients. Motivated by their construction we propose a way to compute the second Steenrod square. Our construction is not unique, but we can show it to be a link invariant which gives rise to a refinement of the Rasmussen s-invariant with Z/2Z coefficients. We expect it to be related to the second Steenrod square arising from the Sarkar–Scaduto–Stoffregen construction.
Source: Fundamenta Mathematicae
Author: Dirk Schütz
Institution: Durham University
Language: English
Subfield: Geometry and Topology
Field: Mathematics
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4414933771
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