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First homotopy group above the dimension of a sphere (πn+1​(Sn)=0 (n=1), Z (n=2), Z/2 (n≥3))

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The universal cover of S1 gives the first case. The Hopf fibration S1→S3→S2 identifies π3​(S2) with π3​(S3)=Z. Starting from π4​(S3)=Z/2, the Freudenthal suspension theorem makes every subsequent suspension in these degrees an isomorphism. The stable range does not include the first step from π3​(S2) to π4​(S3), so the integer group at n=2 is not a contradiction.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2005 / iii / Paper 18 / 5 / i / Solution

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