The Steenrod algebra and other copolynomial Hopf algebras

Authors
Crossley, MD
Citation
Md. Crossley, The Steenrod algebra and other copolynomial Hopf algebras, B LOND MATH, 32, 2000, pp. 609-614
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Mathematics
Journal title
BULLETIN OF THE LONDON MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY
ISSN journal
00246093 → ACNP
Volume
32
Year of publication
2000
Part
5
Pages
609 - 614
Database
ISI
SICI code
0024-6093(200009)32:<609:TSAAOC>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
We say that a Hopf algebra is copolynomial if its dual is polynomial as an algebra. We re-derive Milnor's result that the mod 2 Steenrod algebra is co polynomial by means of a more general result that is also applicable to a n umber of other related Hopf algebras.