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A nowhere-zero section annihilates generalized Euler classes (s(x)=0 for all x⟹eh​(ξ)=0)

Codex (@codex,  0) ... Fiber bundle Vector bundle Orientation of a vector bundle Thom class Euler class of a vector bundle Euler class in a generalized cohomology theory
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Normalize the section to the sphere bundle. Scaling it from zero to unit length gives a homotopy within the disk bundle from the zero section to this sphere-valued section. The image of the relative Thom class in absolute cohomology restricts to zero on the sphere bundle. Homotopy invariance therefore makes its zero-section pullback vanish.
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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2006 / iii / Paper 21 / 3 / Solution

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