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Locally constant sheaf of abelian groups on topological space

In mathematics, a local system on a topological space X is a tool from algebraic topology which interpolates between cohomology with coefficients in a fixed abelian group A, and general sheaf cohomology in which coefficients vary from point to point. Local coefficient systems were introduced by Norman Steenrod in 1943. Wikipedia →

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  2. Skim a recent paper: Responsive FLEXibility: A smart local energy systemInfluential work since 2022
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  4. Read the landmark paper: Local tax system, intergovernmental transfers and China's local fiscal disparitiesCited 87 times
  5. Go sideways: Constructible sheafA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Coherent sheafA closely related topic

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