Geometry & Topology 5 (2001) 267–285

DOI: 10.2140/gt.2001.5.267

arXiv: math.GT/0103158

Abstract

In this note we prove that, for any n in N, there exist a smooth 4–manifold, homotopic to a K3 surface, defined by applying the link surgery method of Fintushel–Stern to a certain 2–component graph link, which admits n inequivalent symplectic structures.

Keywords

Symplectic topology, 4–manifolds, Seiberg–Witten theory

Mathematical Subject Classification

Primary: 57R57

Secondary: 57R15, 57R17

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Publication

Received: 12 December 2000
Revised: 19 February 2001
Accepted: 20 March 2001
Published: 24 March 2001
Proposed: Ronald Fintushel
Seconded: Robion Kirby, Ronald Stern

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