Questions tagged [simplicial-stuff]
For questions about simplicial sets, simplicial (co)algebras and simplicial objects in other categories; geometric realization, Dold-Kan correspondence, simplicial resolutions etc.
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On Lemma 5.5.16 of Cisinski's "Higher Categories and Homotopical Algebra"
I have a question regarding Section 5 of Cisinski's
"Higher Categories and Homotopical Algebra".
Let us write $\mathbf{sSet}$ and $\mathbf{bisSet}$ for the categories of
simplicial sets and ...
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Bisimplicial spaces as a coequalizer of maps between "simpler" bisimplicial spaces
From a bisimplicial space $T$, one can consider the simplicial spaces $p \mapsto T_{pp}$, $p \mapsto | q \mapsto T_{pq}|$, and $q \mapsto |p \mapsto T_{pq}|$, where $| \cdot|$ denotes geometric ...
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Multiplicative structure on Čech–Alexander complexes
I have the following basic question on Čech–Alexander complexes.
Let $R$ be a ring and $A$ be an $R$-algebra. To this datum one can attach a cosimplicial ring which assigns to an object $[n]=\{0,1,\...
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classifications of all weak factorisation systems on a category [duplicate]
Is there an example of a category where all the weak factorisation systems have been classified ? Is this something that people tried to classify ?
This can be done trivially for Sets (see the ...
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Morphisms of hammocks in the simplicial localization
Let $\mathcal{C}$ be a category together with a wide subcategory $\mathcal{W} \subset \mathcal{C}$.
In Calculating Simplicial Localizations by Dwyer and Kan, a morphism of hammocks is defined to ...
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How to prove a 1-localization of a 1-category is already an $(\infty,1)$-localization?
I don't even know this fits in here or in Mathematics Stack Exchange, but let me ask. I'm new to simplicial stuff, so a good reference would be quite helpful.
Let's say $C$ is a certain category, and ...
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Is the Thomason model structure on Cat simplicial? Is it a monoidal model category?
The Thomason model structure on the category of small categories is transferred from the Quillen model structure on simplicial sets along the right adjoint $Ex^2 \circ N$ (where $N$ is the nerve), i.e....
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Plus construction on Simplicial Sets?
I had asked this question in Math StackExchange a few days ago, but didn't get any answers. I believe its more suitable to be asked here.
Write $\mathsf{sSet}$ for the category of simplicial sets and $...
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Is the category of simplicial $R$-modules closed monoidal?
I am trying to understand if the simplicial mapping space for simplicial $R$-Modules (or at least simplicial vector spaces) is adjoint to the (level-wise) tensor product. For simplicity, let me state ...
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cocycle datum for principal $G$-bundle over base space Delta set
Let $X$ be topological realization of a (finite)
Delta set, $G$ a finite group and $p: P \to X$ a
principal $G$-bundle.
Let's recall the standard fact that more generally any
numerable principal G-...
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combinatorical description of classifying map for principal $G$-bundle over Delta set
Let $X$ be topological realization of a (finite) Delta set, $G$ a finite group and $p: P \to X$ a principal $G$-bundle. It's standard that the isom' classes of such principal $G$-bundles are ...
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Piecewise construction of a functor from an $(\infty,1)$-category with an orthogonal factorization system
For the simpler case of 1-categories, consider a 1-category $C$ and an orthogonal factorization system $(L,R)$ on $C$. Let $C_L$ and $C_R$ denote the wide subcategories of $C$ corresponding to the ...
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Are Euclidean spaces $\Delta$-generated?
From the definition of $\Delta$-generated it seems like $\mathbb R$ should be $\Delta$-generated, as $\mathbb R$ is final with respect to all continuous maps $\mathbb R^n \to \mathbb R$.
However, the ...
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Splitting of $\mathbb{Z}/p\to E\to (\mathbb{Z}/p)^n$ in cohomological terms
Let $d>1$ be an odd integer. Given a simplicial set $X$ and $[\gamma]\in H^2(X,\mathbb{Z}/d)$, there exists a fibration $N\mathbb{Z}/d\to E\to X$, with $$E= X_\gamma:=N\mathbb{Z}/d\times_{\gamma} X....
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Strøm model structures on the category of simplicial sets
Let $X,Y$ be simplicial sets. A simplicial homotopy is a simplicial map of the form $h:X\times\Delta^1\rightarrow Y$. There are two distinguished maps
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in_0:X\cong X\times\Delta^0\xrightarrow{1\...
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Geometric realization of crossed square
Given a crossed square of groups, you can "totalize" it and get a 2 crossed module in the sense of Conduché "Modules croisés généralisés de longueur 2", then you can apply his ...
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Explicit examples of 4-cocycles over finite 2-groups
By a (finite) 2-group $X$, I mean a finite group $G$, a finite abelian group $A$, an action of $G$ on $\operatorname{Aut}(A)$, as well as a 3-cocycle $\alpha\in H^3(BG, A)$. They are also equivalent ...
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G-modules vs. $\Delta(NG)$-modules
Let X be a simplicial set. Its category of simplices, denoted by $\Delta(X)$, is the category whose objects are the pairs $(x,[n])$, with $x\in X_n$, and morphisms $\bar{c}:(y,[m])\to (x,[n])$, where $...
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Alternative construction for the loop space (?)
There is a way to realize the (infinite) loop space which relies on the (homotopy) totalization of a cosimplicial space. Given a (nice?) topological space $X$, consider the cosimplicial space $X_{\...
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Uniqueness of geometric simplicial structure on $\mathbb{R}^n$
By work of Stallings we know that $\mathbb{R}^n$ (for $n\neq4$) has unique simplicial structure up to equivalence. If instead of a general simplicial structure we consider only geometric simplicial ...
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Why is "everything staying correct" for simplicial spaces?
I recently need a simplicial generalization of some theorem for rigid spaces, namely Theorem A holds for a rigid space $X$ and I want a Theorem $A_\bullet$ for a simplicial rigid space $X_\bullet$. ...
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Reference request-Natural equivalence detected pointwise for complete Segal spaces
I am looking for a reference for the following elementary assertion on complete Segal spaces:
Let $A$ be a bisimplicial set and let $W$ be a complete Segal space. A morphism of $W^A$ is an ...
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Canonical form of non-decreasing morphisms
There is a simple lemma that I saw in my algebraic topology class at the University a few years ago (with Vallette): for any non-decreasing morphism $\varphi: [n] \to [m]$ in the category $\Delta$, ...
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What is the intuitive difference between these two simplicial subdivision functors?
$\newcommand{\sset}{\mathsf{sSet}}\newcommand{\poset}{\mathsf{Poset}}\newcommand{\p}{\mathscr{P}^{\mathsf{nd}}}\newcommand{\N}{\mathcal{N}}\newcommand{\sd}{\operatorname{sd}}$Following this paper, I ...
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Spectral sequence for a truncated semi cosimplicial space
Consider the simplicial indexing category $\Delta$. Now, let's denote the subcategory consisting of injections as $\Delta_{inj}$. When we're dealing with a cosimplicial space, which is essentially a ...
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Simplicial resolution for commutative group scheme
Let $X$ be a quasi-projective $k$-variety. In this case the symmetric power $S^d(X)$ is well-defined. If $S^\bullet(X)=\bigsqcup_{n>0}S^d(X)$, where we suppose $S^0(X)=\operatorname{spec}(k)$, then ...
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Reference for homotopy colimit = total complex
I'm looking for a reference for the following fact:
take a simplicial chain complex $ X:\Delta^{op}\to Ch_{\geq 0}(\mathcal A)$ for $\mathcal A$ a nice abelian category (say, cocomplete with enough ...
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Hammock localization and free adjoints
The Hammock localization $L^H \mathcal{C}$ of a relative category $(\mathcal{C},\mathcal
{W})$ is a simplicial category defined by Dwyer and Kan as a way to compute the $\infty$-categorical ...
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Higher categories using just simplicial sets
Is there a definition of $(\infty, n)$-category using just simplicial sets?
This is the case for $n \leq 2$.
Is the forgetful functor from saturated $n$-trivial complicial sets to simplicial sets an ...
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Simplicial sets with horn filling conditions up to some fixed degree
Let $X_\bullet$ be a simplicial set such that some horn filling condition (inner horns fill/inner horns fill uniquely/all horns fill) holds up to dimension $n$ (i.e. for $\Lambda_i[p]$ for all $p\leq ...
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Explicit contraction for the universal simplicial bundle WG
For a simplicial group $G$, there is a universal bundle $WG \to \overline{W}G$ in the category of simplicial sets, detailed in for example May's book (djvu).
Now $WG$ has a simple enough description ...
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A fiber-like method to show equivalence of infinity categories
Suppose I have a functor of quasi-categories $f: \mathcal{C} \to \mathcal{D}$. I want to show a criterion like: "$f$ is an equivalence of $\infty$-categories if the homotopy fiber of $f$ ...
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Can one bypass the geometric realization in the definition of algebraic $K$-theory?
I believe there is no good notion of homotopy groups for an arbitrary simplicial set $S$. However, when $S$ is fibrant - meaning that $S\to *$ is a fibration - there is a definition. The singular ...
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What is known about the homotopy type of the classifier of subobjects of simplicial sets?
For the presheaf topos $\mathrm{PSh}(C)$, the subobject classifier is the presheaf $\Omega$ such that
For $c \in C$, $\Omega(c)$ is the set of all subobjects of the functor $\mathrm{Hom}(-, c)$
For $...
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Hypervolume under the square of an n-simplex
I posted this question at Mathematics SE, reformulated and posted again both times without much luck. I also asked a math professor at my university who suggested I post it here. Hopefully, it is ...
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Can cyclic and simplicial objects be related in a similar way to how the species of linear orders is the derivative of the species of cyclic orders?
The derivative of a combinatorial species $S: core(FinSet) \to core(FinSet)$ is given by $S^\prime [N] = S[N\sqcup 1]$. Intuitively, an $S^\prime$-structure is built by introducing a "hole" ...
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Cofinal maps from posets (HTT, 4.2.3.16)
I do not understand the proof of Variant 4.2.3.16 of Higher Topos Theory by Jacob Lurie, and I need help.
Variant 4.2.3.16 asserts the following:
($\diamond$) Let $K$ be a finite simplicial set. ...
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Localization and space of morphisms
I have a question regarding the proof of Proposition 2.19 of Factorization homology of topological manifolds by Ayala and Francis. In the final paragraph of the proof (more specifically, in the second ...
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Homotopic but not equivariantly homotopic maps
Let $G$ be a topological (or simplicial) group, let $X$ and $Y$ be $G$-spaces, and let $f,f':X\to Y$ be $G$-maps which are homotopic as maps of spaces. In general, $f$ and $f'$ may (of course) fail to ...
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Motivation for working with augmented objects in homological or higher algebra
I would like to understand if there is deeper reason/motivation behind
augmentations in homological algebra. Recall classically in homology
if there is a complex of free $R$-modules ($R commutative ...
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Homotopy totalization and chains - reference
Simple case. Take $X_{\bullet}$ a cosimplicial space. Is it true that the chain complex of its homotopy totalization is quasi-isomorphic to the homotopy totalization of its chain complex? Because of ...
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Finitely continuous fibrant replacement functor for localization of simplicial presheaves with projective model structure
Let $C$ be a model category given by generators and relations in the sense of Dugger (that is, $C$ is a left Bousfield localization of a global projective model model structure on simplicial ...
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Simplicial model of Hopf map?
The Hopf fibration is a famous map $S^3\to S^2$ with fiber $S^1$, which is the generator in $\pi_3(S^2)$. We can model this map in terms simplicial sets by taking the singular simplicial sets of these ...
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Historical question about simplicial sets
I have a pretty easy historical question about simplicial sets. Unless I am mistaken, simplicial sets first came out of topology, explicitly from combinatorial topology and the study of simplicial ...
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Injective model structure for simplicial presheaves
I am reading the paper by Jardine and Goerss, Localization theories for simplicial presheaves and having troubles with understand an argument. In this paper, the two authors considered $\mathcal{C}$ ...
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Contiguity for simplicial maps between simplicial sets
I begin by recalling the definition of contiguous simplicial maps between abstract simplicial complexes:
Definition. Two simplicial maps $\varphi,\psi\colon K \to L$ are said to be contiguous if for ...
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Monoidal structure on simplical model category of chain complexes
For
$k$ a field (the case I am interested in, but the question makes sense over any dga),
$\mathrm{Ch}_\bullet(k)$ its projective model category of unbounded chain complexes (here),
$\mathrm{sCh}_\...
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Why is the straightening functor the analogue of the Grothendieck construction?
In classical category theory, there is the notion of functor (co)fibered in groupoids. Furthermore, via Grothendieck construction we have an equivalence between pseudo functors into the category of ...
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Viewing simplicially the Stone space of types of a first-order theory
Let $T$ be a first-order theory, let $M$ be a monster model of $T$.
For a set $B\subset M$, let $S_n(B) := M^n/\operatorname{Aut}^T(M)$ be the Stone space of
complete $n$-types of $T$ with parameters ...
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Convolution algebra of a simplicial set
Consider a simplicial set $X^\bullet$ with face maps $d_i$ (assume the set is finite in each degree so there are no measure issues). Then given two functions $f,g:X^1\to \mathbb{C}$ one can form their ...