$A_3$-formality for Demushkin groups at odd primes
Abstract
We study a weak form of formality for differential graded algebras, called $A_3$-formality, for the cohomology of pro-p Demushkin groups at odd primes p. We show that the differential graded $\mathbb{F}_p$-algebras of continuous cochains of Demushkin groups with q-invariant not equal 3 are $A_3$-formal, whereas Demushkin groups with q-invariant 3 are not $A_3$-formal. We prove these results by an explicit computation of the Benson-Krause-Schwede canonical class in Hochschild cohomology.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Homotopy and Cohomology in Algebraic Topology
Advanced Topics in Algebra
Advanced Algebra and Geometry
Publication details
- Journal / source
- arXiv (Cornell University)
- Publication date
- 12 January 2026
- Document type
- Preprint