Nilpotence theorem

In algebraic topology, the nilpotence theorem gives a condition for an element of the coefficient ring of a ring spectrum to be nilpotent, in terms of complex cobordism. It was conjectured by Douglas Ravenel and proved by Ethan S. Devinatz, Michael J. Hopkins, and Jeffrey H. Smith .

Nilpotence theorem

In algebraic topology, the nilpotence theorem gives a condition for an element of the coefficient ring of a ring spectrum to be nilpotent, in terms of complex cobordism. It was conjectured by Douglas Ravenel and proved by Ethan S. Devinatz, Michael J. Hopkins, and Jeffrey H. Smith .