On polynomial functors and polynomial comonads over infinity groupoids

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Authors: Chen, Kun
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Abstract

We show that single-variable polynomial functors over the category $\mathcal{S}$ of infinity groupoids, as defined by Gepner-Haugseng-Kock, are exactly colimits of representable copresheaves indexed by infinity groupoid. This allows us to establish certain categorical properties of the $\infty$-category $Poly_{\mathcal{S}}$, in parallel with the case of the ordinary category $Poly$. We define the notion of polynomial comonad under the monoidal structure of $Poly_{\mathcal{S}}$ induced by composition of polynomials, and describe a construction toward exploring the connection between polynomial comonads and complete Segal spaces. This construction partially generalizes the classical one given in the proof of a theorem of Ahman-Uustalu.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Homotopy and Cohomology in Algebraic Topology Logic programming and type systems Algebraic structures and combinatorial models

Publication details

Journal / source
arXiv (Cornell University)
Publication date
30 January 2026
Document type
Preprint