Thom class in a generalized cohomology theory ($u_h(\xi )\in h^r(D(\xi ),S(\xi ))$)

For an $h$-oriented rank-$r$ real vector bundle, its Thom class restricts on each fiber to the suspension of the coefficient unit under the oriented identification $h^r(D^r,S^{r-1})\cong h^0(\mathrm{pt})$. Cup product with this class gives the Thom isomorphism. The associated Euler class in a generalized cohomology theory is the pullback along the zero section after forgetting relative supports.

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