Thom polynomials. A primer
Abstract
The Thom polynomial of a singularity η expresses the cohomology class of the η-singularity locus of a map in terms of the map's simple invariants. In this informal survey -- based on two lectures given at the Isaac Newton Institute in 2024 -- we explore various Thom polynomial concepts with examples.
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