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On multiplicity of mappings between surfaces
Semeon Bogatyi, Jan Fricke and Elena Kudryavtseva
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Geometry & Topology Monographs 14
(2008) 49–62
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Abstract
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Let M and N be two closed (not necessarily orientable) surfaces, and
f:M → N a continuous map. By definition, the minimal
multiplicity MMR[f] of the map f denotes the minimal integer k
having the following property: f can be deformed into a map g such
that the number ∣g-1(c)∣ of preimages of any
point c∈ N under g is ≤ k. We calculate MMR[f] for any map f
of positive absolute degree A(f). The answer is formulated in terms of
A(f), [π1(N):f#(π1(M))], and
the Euler characteristics of M and N. For a map f with A(f)=0, we
prove the inequalities 2≤MMR[f]≤4.
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In grateful memory of Heiner, his
wonderful collaboration and friendship
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Keywords
multiplicity of a map, absolute degree,
surface, homotopy, branched covering
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Mathematical Subject Classification
Primary: 54H25
Secondary: 55M20, 57M12
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Publication
Received: 29 April 2006
Accepted: 9 November 2006
Published: 29 April 2008
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