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Transferring $A_\infty$-structure from a module to its homology
Given an $A_\infty$-module $M$, which is a graded module $M=\bigoplus_{k\in\mathbb{Z}}M_k$ with morphisms $m_n^M\colon A^{\otimes(n-1)}\otimes M\rightarrow M$ of degree 2-n satisfying the $A_\infty$ ...
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Minimal model for $A_\infty$-categories
Is there a reference for existence and construction of the minimal model of an $A_\infty$-category? Most references I found ultimately refer to Lefèvre-Hasegawa's thesis but there doesn't seem to be a ...
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Quasi-equivalent vs. homotopy equivalent functors in $A_\infty$ categories
Suppose that $\mathcal{A}, \mathcal{B}$ are strictly unital $A_\infty$ categories, and $\mathcal{F}, \mathcal{G}: \mathcal{A} \rightarrow \mathcal{B}$ are (strictly unital) functors.
On one hand, we ...
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Examples of cyclic A-infinity algebra
I am wondering about (references to) examples of cyclic A-infinity algebras- especially including explicit descriptions of the structure maps and pairing.
Thanks a lot!
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Khovanov $A_\infty$ algebra
Let $L$ be a link in $\mathbb{R}^3$, with $D, D'$ be diagrams in
$\mathbb{R}^2$ representing $L$. Khovanov constructed two graded
chain complexes $$C_{D} = (Ch_{D}, d_{D}) \quad C_{D'}=(Ch_{D'},
d_{D'}...
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Different ways to “deloop” a (topological) $A_\infty$-algebra
Let $\varphi:A\to \mathrm{Ass}$ be an $A_\infty$-operad in topological spaces, and let $X$ be an $A$-algebra. I see three possibilities to construct a delooping out of $X$:
Rectify $X$ by taking the ...
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Strict units in A-infinity algebras
In Kontsevich-Soibelman's paper "Notes on $A_\infty$-algebras, $A_\infty$-categories and non-commutative geometry", $A_\infty$-algebras with strict units are defined so units act trivially on higher ...
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Is the underlying vector space of the minimal model of an $A_{\infty}$-algebra canonical?
On the page 4 of these notes it is stated that an $A_{\infty}$-algebra $A$ is necessarily is quasi-isomorphic to an $A_{\infty}$-algebra $HA$ with trivial differential. Moreover, $HA$ is unique up to ...
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Homotopy invariant structure: Stasheff versus Segal
To describe homotopy invariant algebraic structures on spaces, there are different approaches.
The Stasheff / Boardman–Vogt / May approach, where operations and equations are replaced by spaces of ...
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Does the totality of $E_n$-operads in a given category has any interesting structure?
Suppose we are given a fixed ambient symmetric monoidal model category (I'm mostly interested in chain complexes over char zero fields). Then we have the notion of an $E_n$-operad in that category. ...
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Why Grothendieck's Homotopy Hypothesis is so difficult?
Recall that Grothendieck's Homotopy Hypothesis states that the homotopy category of weak globular $n$-groupoids (as in https://arxiv.org/pdf/1009.2331.pdf) is equivalent to the category of homotopy $n$...
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Tensor product of $A_{\infty}$ algebra morphisms, reference
Let $\Bbbk$ be a field of charachteristic zero. Let $(A, m_{\bullet}^{A})$ be an unital $A_{\infty}$ algebra. Let $B$ be a differential graded algebra. Then $B\otimes A$ carries an $A_{\infty}$ ...
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(co)chain homotopy of dg algebras ($A_{\infty}$ algebras) and other notion of homotopy
In this question I will work over a field of char. $0$. Let $f,g\: : \: A\to B$ be dg algebras morphism between two cochain (commutative) dg algebras $A,B$ (assume positively graded). Let $h$ be a ...
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Formulation of $A_\infty$ structures in terms of coalgebras
There are two ways to define $A_\infty$ structures. The elementary one seems rather intuitive when I think of higher homotopies. I.e. an $A_\infty$ structure on a $\mathbb{Z}$-graded vector $A$ space ...
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Isomorphisms between minimal $A_\infty$-algebras having identical $k$-truncations
Let $A_m =(A,0,m_2,m_3,\dots)$ and $A_n=(A,0,n_2,n_3,\dots)$ be two $A_\infty$-structures on a vector space $A$. Assume that
i) $A_m$ and $A_n$ are isomorphic, and
ii) $A_m$ and $A_n$ have the same ...
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Why are quasi-isomorphisms of homotopy algebras only defined for arity 1?
When reading about homotopy algebras (e.g. $L_\infty$-algebras, $A_\infty$-algebras), an $\infty$-morphism $f$ is called an $\infty$-quasi-isomorphism if $f_1$ is a quasi-isomorphism.
Recall/Example (...
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Homotopy Transfer Theorem for Differential Graded Associative Algebras
As in Algebra+Homotopy=Operad by Bruno Vallette, let $A$ with multiplication $\nu$ be a differential graded associative algebra equipped with degree +1 map $h$ and let $H$ be a chain complex such that ...
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Homotopic monoids and $A_\infty$ spaces
Informally, an $A_\infty$-space is a monoid whose laws are only satisfied up to homotopy.
Let’s define now what I will call a "homotopic monoid" to be a space $M$ together with a point $e\in{}M$ and ...
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Does there exist a model of chains on oriented manifolds with both a strict intersection pairing and strict functoriality for closed embeddings?
Let $M$ be a smooth oriented $n$-dimensional manifold. My favorite model of $\operatorname{Chains}_\bullet(M) \otimes \mathbb R$ is the space of smooth compactly-supported de Rham forms on $M$, ...
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Is an A-infinity thing the same the same as strict thing viewed through a homotopy equivalence?
If I have a topological monoid ($X,\mu$), a space $Y$ and a homotopy equivalence $f,g$ between them, then $Y$ has the structure of an $A_\infty$ space defined 'pointwise' by
$$ y_1 * y_2 := g \left(\...
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A-infinity tensor categories
My question is rather simple:
What is the correct notion of a monoidal A-infinity category C?
Or is there any reference where such a notion is explained?
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$A_{\infty}$ structure of (co)homology of a space
Let $X$ be a topological space, and $Homeo(X)$ the group of self-homeomorphisms of $X$.
(1) What is the exact meaning of: $H^*(X)$ is a an $A_\infty$-module over $Homeo(X)$?
(2) Does $H_*(X)$ also ...
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triangulated vs. dg/A-infinity
Someone recently said "derived/triangulated categories are an abomination that should struck from the earth and replaced with dg/A-infinity versions".
I have a rough idea why this is true ("don't ...
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What's the sense in which A_\infty algebras are "deformable"?
I realise this is a very vague question! I've heard people say that A∞ algebras are the right homotopy-theoretic generalization of usual associative algebras, because you can deform them. What ...
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