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Georges Elencwajg
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Yes, every holomorphic vector bundle of any rank is trivial on the punctured disk $\dot{\Delta}$ . Indeed, since $\dot{\Delta}$ is a Stein manifold ( like any non-compact Riemann surface ! ) the Oka meta-principle (here a Theorem of Grauert ) says that the classification of holomorphic vector bundles on that manifold is the same as that of topological vector bundles. SinceBut since the punctured disk is homotopically equivalent to a circle , all topological complex vector bundles are trivial, hence the triviality of all holomorphic vector bundles. (Do not confuse with the Möbius vector bundle, which is a non-trivial real vector bundle!)

Bibliography If you want to read complete proofs, you can consult Otto Forster's Lectures on Riemann Surfaces.
On page 229, Theorem 30.3 states that every holomorphic line bundle on a non-compact Riemann surface $X$ is trivial, and immediately below (on the same page) Theorem 30.4 proves that holomorphic vector bundles of any rank on $X$ are also trivial.

Yes, every holomorphic vector bundle of any rank is trivial on the punctured disk $\dot{\Delta}$ . Indeed, since $\dot{\Delta}$ is a Stein manifold ( like any non-compact Riemann surface ! ) the Oka meta-principle (here a Theorem of Grauert ) says that the classification of holomorphic vector bundles on that manifold is the same as that of topological vector bundles. Since the punctured disk is homotopically equivalent to a circle , all topological complex vector bundles are trivial. (Do not confuse with the Möbius vector bundle, which is a non-trivial real vector bundle!)

Yes, every holomorphic vector bundle of any rank is trivial on the punctured disk $\dot{\Delta}$ . Indeed, since $\dot{\Delta}$ is a Stein manifold ( like any non-compact Riemann surface ! ) the Oka meta-principle (here a Theorem of Grauert ) says that the classification of holomorphic vector bundles on that manifold is the same as that of topological vector bundles. But since the punctured disk is homotopically equivalent to a circle , all topological complex vector bundles are trivial, hence the triviality of all holomorphic vector bundles. (Do not confuse with the Möbius vector bundle, which is a non-trivial real vector bundle!)

Bibliography If you want to read complete proofs, you can consult Otto Forster's Lectures on Riemann Surfaces.
On page 229, Theorem 30.3 states that every holomorphic line bundle on a non-compact Riemann surface $X$ is trivial, and immediately below (on the same page) Theorem 30.4 proves that holomorphic vector bundles of any rank on $X$ are also trivial.

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Georges Elencwajg
  • 47.5k
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  • 159
  • 241

Yes, every holomorphic vector bundle of any rank is trivial on the punctured disk $\dot{\Delta}$ . Indeed, since $\dot{\Delta}$ is a Stein manifold ( like any non-compact Riemann surface ! ) the Oka meta-principle (here a Theorem of Grauert ) says that the classification of holomorphic vector bundles on that manifold is the same as that of topological vector bundles. Since the punctured disk is homotopically equivalent to a circle , all topological complex vector bundles are trivial. (Do not confuse with the Möbius vector bundle, which is a non-trivial real vector bundle!)