An elementary proof of Novikov's theorem
Abstract
Novikov's theorem states that, given a taut (codimension-one) foliation on a closed 3-manifold M, the fundamental group of any leaf injects into the fundamental group of M. We use foliated branched covers to give a simple proof of this result.
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