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     3 \section{Action of \texorpdfstring{$\CD{X}$}{$C_*(Diff(M))$}}
     3 \section{Action of \texorpdfstring{$\CH{X}$}{$C_*(Homeo(M))$}}
     4 \label{sec:evaluation}
     4 \label{sec:evaluation}
     5 
     5 
     6 Let $CD_*(X, Y)$ denote $C_*(\Diff(X \to Y))$, the singular chain complex of
     6 Let $CH_*(X, Y)$ denote $C_*(\Homeo(X \to Y))$, the singular chain complex of
     7 the space of diffeomorphisms
     7 the space of homeomorphisms
     8 \nn{or homeomorphisms; need to fix the diff vs homeo inconsistency}
     8 \nn{need to fix the diff vs homeo inconsistency}
     9 between the $n$-manifolds $X$ and $Y$ (extending a fixed diffeomorphism $\bd X \to \bd Y$).
     9 between the $n$-manifolds $X$ and $Y$ (extending a fixed homeomorphism $\bd X \to \bd Y$).
    10 For convenience, we will permit the singular cells generating $CD_*(X, Y)$ to be more general
    10 For convenience, we will permit the singular cells generating $CH_*(X, Y)$ to be more general
    11 than simplices --- they can be based on any linear polyhedron.
    11 than simplices --- they can be based on any linear polyhedron.
    12 \nn{be more restrictive here?  does more need to be said?}
    12 \nn{be more restrictive here?  does more need to be said?}
    13 We also will use the abbreviated notation $CD_*(X) \deq CD_*(X, X)$.
    13 We also will use the abbreviated notation $CH_*(X) \deq CH_*(X, X)$.
    14 
    14 
    15 \begin{prop}  \label{CDprop}
    15 \begin{prop}  \label{CHprop}
    16 For $n$-manifolds $X$ and $Y$ there is a chain map
    16 For $n$-manifolds $X$ and $Y$ there is a chain map
    17 \eq{
    17 \eq{
    18     e_{XY} : CD_*(X, Y) \otimes \bc_*(X) \to \bc_*(Y) .
    18     e_{XY} : CH_*(X, Y) \otimes \bc_*(X) \to \bc_*(Y) .
    19 }
    19 }
    20 On $CD_0(X, Y) \otimes \bc_*(X)$ it agrees with the obvious action of $\Diff(X, Y)$ on $\bc_*(X)$
    20 On $CH_0(X, Y) \otimes \bc_*(X)$ it agrees with the obvious action of $\Homeo(X, Y)$ on $\bc_*(X)$
    21 (Proposition (\ref{diff0prop})).
    21 (Proposition (\ref{diff0prop})).
    22 For any compatible splittings $X\to X\sgl$ and $Y\to Y\sgl$, 
    22 For any compatible splittings $X\to X\sgl$ and $Y\to Y\sgl$, 
    23 the following diagram commutes up to homotopy
    23 the following diagram commutes up to homotopy
    24 \eq{ \xymatrix{
    24 \eq{ \xymatrix{
    25      CD_*(X\sgl, Y\sgl) \otimes \bc_*(X\sgl) \ar[r]^(.7){e_{X\sgl Y\sgl}}    & \bc_*(Y\sgl) \\
    25      CH_*(X\sgl, Y\sgl) \otimes \bc_*(X\sgl) \ar[r]^(.7){e_{X\sgl Y\sgl}}    & \bc_*(Y\sgl) \\
    26       CD_*(X, Y) \otimes \bc_*(X)
    26       CH_*(X, Y) \otimes \bc_*(X)
    27         \ar@/_4ex/[r]_{e_{XY}}  \ar[u]^{\gl \otimes \gl}  &
    27         \ar@/_4ex/[r]_{e_{XY}}  \ar[u]^{\gl \otimes \gl}  &
    28             \bc_*(Y) \ar[u]_{\gl}
    28             \bc_*(Y) \ar[u]_{\gl}
    29 } }
    29 } }
    30 %For any splittings $X = X_1 \cup X_2$ and $Y = Y_1 \cup Y_2$, 
    30 %For any splittings $X = X_1 \cup X_2$ and $Y = Y_1 \cup Y_2$, 
    31 %the following diagram commutes up to homotopy
    31 %the following diagram commutes up to homotopy
    32 %\eq{ \xymatrix{
    32 %\eq{ \xymatrix{
    33 %     CD_*(X, Y) \otimes \bc_*(X) \ar[r]^{e_{XY}}    & \bc_*(Y) \\
    33 %     CH_*(X, Y) \otimes \bc_*(X) \ar[r]^{e_{XY}}    & \bc_*(Y) \\
    34 %     CD_*(X_1, Y_1) \otimes CD_*(X_2, Y_2) \otimes \bc_*(X_1) \otimes \bc_*(X_2)
    34 %     CH_*(X_1, Y_1) \otimes CH_*(X_2, Y_2) \otimes \bc_*(X_1) \otimes \bc_*(X_2)
    35 %        \ar@/_4ex/[r]_{e_{X_1Y_1} \otimes e_{X_2Y_2}}  \ar[u]^{\gl \otimes \gl}  &
    35 %        \ar@/_4ex/[r]_{e_{X_1Y_1} \otimes e_{X_2Y_2}}  \ar[u]^{\gl \otimes \gl}  &
    36 %            \bc_*(Y_1) \otimes \bc_*(Y_2) \ar[u]_{\gl}
    36 %            \bc_*(Y_1) \otimes \bc_*(Y_2) \ar[u]_{\gl}
    37 %} }
    37 %} }
    38 Any other map satisfying the above two properties is homotopic to $e_X$.
    38 Any other map satisfying the above two properties is homotopic to $e_X$.
    39 \end{prop}
    39 \end{prop}
    41 \nn{need to rewrite for self-gluing instead of gluing two pieces together}
    41 \nn{need to rewrite for self-gluing instead of gluing two pieces together}
    42 
    42 
    43 \nn{Should say something stronger about uniqueness.
    43 \nn{Should say something stronger about uniqueness.
    44 Something like: there is
    44 Something like: there is
    45 a contractible subcomplex of the complex of chain maps
    45 a contractible subcomplex of the complex of chain maps
    46 $CD_*(X) \otimes \bc_*(X) \to \bc_*(X)$ (0-cells are the maps, 1-cells are homotopies, etc.),
    46 $CH_*(X) \otimes \bc_*(X) \to \bc_*(X)$ (0-cells are the maps, 1-cells are homotopies, etc.),
    47 and all choices in the construction lie in the 0-cells of this
    47 and all choices in the construction lie in the 0-cells of this
    48 contractible subcomplex.
    48 contractible subcomplex.
    49 Or maybe better to say any two choices are homotopic, and
    49 Or maybe better to say any two choices are homotopic, and
    50 any two homotopies and second order homotopic, and so on.}
    50 any two homotopies and second order homotopic, and so on.}
    51 
    51 
    59 
    59 
    60 Without loss of generality, we will assume $X = Y$.
    60 Without loss of generality, we will assume $X = Y$.
    61 
    61 
    62 \medskip
    62 \medskip
    63 
    63 
    64 Let $f: P \times X \to X$ be a family of diffeomorphisms and $S \sub X$.
    64 Let $f: P \times X \to X$ be a family of homeomorphisms and $S \sub X$.
    65 We say that {\it $f$ is supported on $S$} if $f(p, x) = f(q, x)$ for all
    65 We say that {\it $f$ is supported on $S$} if $f(p, x) = f(q, x)$ for all
    66 $x \notin S$ and $p, q \in P$. Equivalently, $f$ is supported on $S$ if there is a family of diffeomorphisms $f' : P \times S \to S$ and a `background'
    66 $x \notin S$ and $p, q \in P$. Equivalently, $f$ is supported on $S$ if there is a family of homeomorphisms $f' : P \times S \to S$ and a `background'
    67 diffeomorphism $f_0 : X \to X$ so that
    67 homeomorphism $f_0 : X \to X$ so that
    68 \begin{align}
    68 \begin{align}
    69 	f(p,s) & = f_0(f'(p,s)) \;\;\;\; \mbox{for}\; (p, s) \in P\times S \\
    69 	f(p,s) & = f_0(f'(p,s)) \;\;\;\; \mbox{for}\; (p, s) \in P\times S \\
    70 \intertext{and}
    70 \intertext{and}
    71 	f(p,x) & = f_0(x) \;\;\;\; \mbox{for}\; (p, x) \in {P \times (X \setmin S)}.
    71 	f(p,x) & = f_0(x) \;\;\;\; \mbox{for}\; (p, x) \in {P \times (X \setmin S)}.
    72 \end{align}
    72 \end{align}
    73 Note that if $f$ is supported on $S$ then it is also supported on any $R \sup S$.
    73 Note that if $f$ is supported on $S$ then it is also supported on any $R \sup S$.
    74 
    74 
    75 Let $\cU = \{U_\alpha\}$ be an open cover of $X$.
    75 Let $\cU = \{U_\alpha\}$ be an open cover of $X$.
    76 A $k$-parameter family of diffeomorphisms $f: P \times X \to X$ is
    76 A $k$-parameter family of homeomorphisms $f: P \times X \to X$ is
    77 {\it adapted to $\cU$} if there is a factorization
    77 {\it adapted to $\cU$} if there is a factorization
    78 \eq{
    78 \eq{
    79     P = P_1 \times \cdots \times P_m
    79     P = P_1 \times \cdots \times P_m
    80 }
    80 }
    81 (for some $m \le k$)
    81 (for some $m \le k$)
    82 and families of diffeomorphisms
    82 and families of homeomorphisms
    83 \eq{
    83 \eq{
    84     f_i :  P_i \times X \to X
    84     f_i :  P_i \times X \to X
    85 }
    85 }
    86 such that
    86 such that
    87 \begin{itemize}
    87 \begin{itemize}
    88 \item each $f_i$ is supported on some connected $V_i \sub X$;
    88 \item each $f_i$ is supported on some connected $V_i \sub X$;
    89 \item the sets $V_i$ are mutually disjoint;
    89 \item the sets $V_i$ are mutually disjoint;
    90 \item each $V_i$ is the union of at most $k_i$ of the $U_\alpha$'s,
    90 \item each $V_i$ is the union of at most $k_i$ of the $U_\alpha$'s,
    91 where $k_i = \dim(P_i)$; and
    91 where $k_i = \dim(P_i)$; and
    92 \item $f(p, \cdot) = g \circ f_1(p_1, \cdot) \circ \cdots \circ f_m(p_m, \cdot)$
    92 \item $f(p, \cdot) = g \circ f_1(p_1, \cdot) \circ \cdots \circ f_m(p_m, \cdot)$
    93 for all $p = (p_1, \ldots, p_m)$, for some fixed $g \in \Diff(X)$.
    93 for all $p = (p_1, \ldots, p_m)$, for some fixed $g \in \Homeo(X)$.
    94 \end{itemize}
    94 \end{itemize}
    95 A chain $x \in CD_k(X)$ is (by definition) adapted to $\cU$ if it is the sum
    95 A chain $x \in CH_k(X)$ is (by definition) adapted to $\cU$ if it is the sum
    96 of singular cells, each of which is adapted to $\cU$.
    96 of singular cells, each of which is adapted to $\cU$.
    97 
    97 
    98 (Actually, in this section we will only need families of diffeomorphisms to be 
    98 (Actually, in this section we will only need families of homeomorphisms to be 
    99 {\it weakly adapted} to $\cU$, meaning that the support of $f$ is contained in the union
    99 {\it weakly adapted} to $\cU$, meaning that the support of $f$ is contained in the union
   100 of at most $k$ of the $U_\alpha$'s.)
   100 of at most $k$ of the $U_\alpha$'s.)
   101 
   101 
   102 \begin{lemma}  \label{extension_lemma}
   102 \begin{lemma}  \label{extension_lemma}
   103 Let $x \in CD_k(X)$ be a singular chain such that $\bd x$ is adapted to $\cU$.
   103 Let $x \in CH_k(X)$ be a singular chain such that $\bd x$ is adapted to $\cU$.
   104 Then $x$ is homotopic (rel boundary) to some $x' \in CD_k(X)$ which is adapted to $\cU$.
   104 Then $x$ is homotopic (rel boundary) to some $x' \in CH_k(X)$ which is adapted to $\cU$.
   105 Furthermore, one can choose the homotopy so that its support is equal to the support of $x$.
   105 Furthermore, one can choose the homotopy so that its support is equal to the support of $x$.
   106 \end{lemma}
   106 \end{lemma}
   107 
   107 
   108 The proof will be given in Section \ref{sec:localising}.
   108 The proof will be given in Section \ref{sec:localising}.
   109 We will actually prove the following more general result.
   109 We will actually prove the following more general result.
   125 \end{lemma}
   125 \end{lemma}
   126 
   126 
   127 
   127 
   128 \medskip
   128 \medskip
   129 
   129 
   130 Before diving into the details, we outline our strategy for the proof of Proposition \ref{CDprop}.
   130 Before diving into the details, we outline our strategy for the proof of Proposition \ref{CHprop}.
   131 
   131 
   132 %Suppose for the moment that evaluation maps with the advertised properties exist.
   132 %Suppose for the moment that evaluation maps with the advertised properties exist.
   133 Let $p$ be a singular cell in $CD_k(X)$ and $b$ be a blob diagram in $\bc_*(X)$.
   133 Let $p$ be a singular cell in $CH_k(X)$ and $b$ be a blob diagram in $\bc_*(X)$.
   134 Suppose that there exists $V \sub X$ such that
   134 Suppose that there exists $V \sub X$ such that
   135 \begin{enumerate}
   135 \begin{enumerate}
   136 \item $V$ is homeomorphic to a disjoint union of balls, and
   136 \item $V$ is homeomorphic to a disjoint union of balls, and
   137 \item $\supp(p) \cup \supp(b) \sub V$.
   137 \item $\supp(p) \cup \supp(b) \sub V$.
   138 \end{enumerate}
   138 \end{enumerate}
   139 Let $W = X \setmin V$, $W' = p(W)$ and $V' = X\setmin W'$.
   139 Let $W = X \setmin V$, $W' = p(W)$ and $V' = X\setmin W'$.
   140 We then have a factorization 
   140 We then have a factorization 
   141 \[
   141 \[
   142 	p = \gl(q, r),
   142 	p = \gl(q, r),
   143 \]
   143 \]
   144 where $q \in CD_k(V, V')$ and $r \in CD_0(W, W')$.
   144 where $q \in CH_k(V, V')$ and $r \in CH_0(W, W')$.
   145 We can also factorize $b = \gl(b_V, b_W)$, where $b_V\in \bc_*(V)$ and $b_W\in\bc_0(W)$.
   145 We can also factorize $b = \gl(b_V, b_W)$, where $b_V\in \bc_*(V)$ and $b_W\in\bc_0(W)$.
   146 According to the commutative diagram of the proposition, we must have
   146 According to the commutative diagram of the proposition, we must have
   147 \[
   147 \[
   148 	e_X(p\otimes b) = e_X(\gl(q\otimes b_V, r\otimes b_W)) = 
   148 	e_X(p\otimes b) = e_X(\gl(q\otimes b_V, r\otimes b_W)) = 
   149 				gl(e_{VV'}(q\otimes b_V), e_{WW'}(r\otimes b_W)) .
   149 				gl(e_{VV'}(q\otimes b_V), e_{WW'}(r\otimes b_W)) .
   150 \]
   150 \]
   151 Since $r$ is a plain, 0-parameter family of diffeomorphisms, we must have
   151 Since $r$ is a plain, 0-parameter family of homeomorphisms, we must have
   152 \[
   152 \[
   153 	e_{WW'}(r\otimes b_W) = r(b_W),
   153 	e_{WW'}(r\otimes b_W) = r(b_W),
   154 \]
   154 \]
   155 where $r(b_W)$ denotes the obvious action of diffeomorphisms on blob diagrams (in
   155 where $r(b_W)$ denotes the obvious action of homeomorphisms on blob diagrams (in
   156 this case a 0-blob diagram).
   156 this case a 0-blob diagram).
   157 Since $V'$ is a disjoint union of balls, $\bc_*(V')$ is acyclic in degrees $>0$ 
   157 Since $V'$ is a disjoint union of balls, $\bc_*(V')$ is acyclic in degrees $>0$ 
   158 (by \ref{disjunion} and \ref{bcontract}).
   158 (by \ref{disjunion} and \ref{bcontract}).
   159 Assuming inductively that we have already defined $e_{VV'}(\bd(q\otimes b_V))$,
   159 Assuming inductively that we have already defined $e_{VV'}(\bd(q\otimes b_V))$,
   160 there is, up to (iterated) homotopy, a unique choice for $e_{VV'}(q\otimes b_V)$
   160 there is, up to (iterated) homotopy, a unique choice for $e_{VV'}(q\otimes b_V)$
   173 To show existence, we must show that the various choices involved in constructing
   173 To show existence, we must show that the various choices involved in constructing
   174 evaluation maps in this way affect the final answer only by a homotopy.
   174 evaluation maps in this way affect the final answer only by a homotopy.
   175 
   175 
   176 \nn{maybe put a little more into the outline before diving into the details.}
   176 \nn{maybe put a little more into the outline before diving into the details.}
   177 
   177 
   178 \nn{Note: At the moment this section is very inconsistent with respect to PL versus smooth,
   178 \nn{Note: At the moment this section is very inconsistent with respect to PL versus smooth, etc
   179 homeomorphism versus diffeomorphism, etc.
       
   180 We expect that everything is true in the PL category, but at the moment our proof
   179 We expect that everything is true in the PL category, but at the moment our proof
   181 avails itself to smooth techniques.
   180 avails itself to smooth techniques.
   182 Furthermore, it traditional in the literature to speak of $C_*(\Diff(X))$
   181 Furthermore, it traditional in the literature to speak of $C_*(\Diff(X))$
   183 rather than $C_*(\Homeo(X))$.}
   182 rather than $C_*(\Homeo(X))$.}
   184 
   183 
   193 (e.g.\ $\ep_i = 2^{-i}$).
   192 (e.g.\ $\ep_i = 2^{-i}$).
   194 Choose another sequence of positive real numbers $\delta_i$ such that $\delta_i/\ep_i$
   193 Choose another sequence of positive real numbers $\delta_i$ such that $\delta_i/\ep_i$
   195 converges monotonically to zero (e.g.\ $\delta_i = \ep_i^2$).
   194 converges monotonically to zero (e.g.\ $\delta_i = \ep_i^2$).
   196 Let $\phi_l$ be an increasing sequence of positive numbers
   195 Let $\phi_l$ be an increasing sequence of positive numbers
   197 satisfying the inequalities of Lemma \ref{xx2phi}.
   196 satisfying the inequalities of Lemma \ref{xx2phi}.
   198 Given a generator $p\otimes b$ of $CD_*(X)\otimes \bc_*(X)$ and non-negative integers $i$ and $l$
   197 Given a generator $p\otimes b$ of $CH_*(X)\otimes \bc_*(X)$ and non-negative integers $i$ and $l$
   199 define
   198 define
   200 \[
   199 \[
   201 	N_{i,l}(p\ot b) \deq \Nbd_{l\ep_i}(|b|) \cup \Nbd_{\phi_l\delta_i}(|p|).
   200 	N_{i,l}(p\ot b) \deq \Nbd_{l\ep_i}(|b|) \cup \Nbd_{\phi_l\delta_i}(|p|).
   202 \]
   201 \]
   203 In other words, we use the metric to choose nested neighborhoods of $|b|\cup |p|$ (parameterized
   202 In other words, we use the metric to choose nested neighborhoods of $|b|\cup |p|$ (parameterized
   204 by $l$), with $\ep_i$ controlling the size of the buffers around $|b|$ and $\delta_i$ controlling
   203 by $l$), with $\ep_i$ controlling the size of the buffers around $|b|$ and $\delta_i$ controlling
   205 the size of the buffers around $|p|$.
   204 the size of the buffers around $|p|$.
   206 
   205 
   207 Next we define subcomplexes $G_*^{i,m} \sub CD_*(X)\otimes \bc_*(X)$.
   206 Next we define subcomplexes $G_*^{i,m} \sub CH_*(X)\otimes \bc_*(X)$.
   208 Let $p\ot b$ be a generator of $CD_*(X)\otimes \bc_*(X)$ and let $k = \deg(p\ot b)
   207 Let $p\ot b$ be a generator of $CH_*(X)\otimes \bc_*(X)$ and let $k = \deg(p\ot b)
   209 = \deg(p) + \deg(b)$.
   208 = \deg(p) + \deg(b)$.
   210 $p\ot b$ is (by definition) in $G_*^{i,m}$ if either (a) $\deg(p) = 0$ or (b)
   209 $p\ot b$ is (by definition) in $G_*^{i,m}$ if either (a) $\deg(p) = 0$ or (b)
   211 there exist codimension-zero submanifolds $V_0,\ldots,V_m \sub X$ such that each $V_j$
   210 there exist codimension-zero submanifolds $V_0,\ldots,V_m \sub X$ such that each $V_j$
   212 is homeomorphic to a disjoint union of balls and
   211 is homeomorphic to a disjoint union of balls and
   213 \[
   212 \[
   223 $G_*^{i,m}$ is a subcomplex where it is easy to define
   222 $G_*^{i,m}$ is a subcomplex where it is easy to define
   224 the evaluation map.
   223 the evaluation map.
   225 The parameter $m$ controls the number of iterated homotopies we are able to construct
   224 The parameter $m$ controls the number of iterated homotopies we are able to construct
   226 (see Lemma \ref{m_order_hty}).
   225 (see Lemma \ref{m_order_hty}).
   227 The larger $i$ is (i.e.\ the smaller $\ep_i$ is), the better $G_*^{i,m}$ approximates all of
   226 The larger $i$ is (i.e.\ the smaller $\ep_i$ is), the better $G_*^{i,m}$ approximates all of
   228 $CD_*(X)\ot \bc_*(X)$ (see Lemma \ref{Gim_approx}).
   227 $CH_*(X)\ot \bc_*(X)$ (see Lemma \ref{Gim_approx}).
   229 
   228 
   230 Next we define a chain map (dependent on some choices) $e: G_*^{i,m} \to \bc_*(X)$.
   229 Next we define a chain map (dependent on some choices) $e: G_*^{i,m} \to \bc_*(X)$.
   231 Let $p\ot b \in G_*^{i,m}$.
   230 Let $p\ot b \in G_*^{i,m}$.
   232 If $\deg(p) = 0$, define
   231 If $\deg(p) = 0$, define
   233 \[
   232 \[
   234 	e(p\ot b) = p(b) ,
   233 	e(p\ot b) = p(b) ,
   235 \]
   234 \]
   236 where $p(b)$ denotes the obvious action of the diffeomorphism(s) $p$ on the blob diagram $b$.
   235 where $p(b)$ denotes the obvious action of the homeomorphism(s) $p$ on the blob diagram $b$.
   237 For general $p\ot b$ ($\deg(p) \ge 1$) assume inductively that we have already defined
   236 For general $p\ot b$ ($\deg(p) \ge 1$) assume inductively that we have already defined
   238 $e(p'\ot b')$ when $\deg(p') + \deg(b') < k = \deg(p) + \deg(b)$.
   237 $e(p'\ot b')$ when $\deg(p') + \deg(b') < k = \deg(p) + \deg(b)$.
   239 Choose $V = V_0$ as above so that 
   238 Choose $V = V_0$ as above so that 
   240 \[
   239 \[
   241 	N_{i,k}(p\ot b) \subeq V \subeq N_{i,k+1}(p\ot b) .
   240 	N_{i,k}(p\ot b) \subeq V \subeq N_{i,k+1}(p\ot b) .
   249 (The second inclusion uses the facts that $|p_j| \subeq |p|$ and $|b_j| \subeq |b|$.)
   248 (The second inclusion uses the facts that $|p_j| \subeq |p|$ and $|b_j| \subeq |b|$.)
   250 We therefore have splittings
   249 We therefore have splittings
   251 \[
   250 \[
   252 	p = p'\bullet p'' , \;\; b = b'\bullet b'' , \;\; e(\bd(p\ot b)) = f'\bullet b'' ,
   251 	p = p'\bullet p'' , \;\; b = b'\bullet b'' , \;\; e(\bd(p\ot b)) = f'\bullet b'' ,
   253 \]
   252 \]
   254 where $p' \in CD_*(V)$, $p'' \in CD_*(X\setmin V)$, 
   253 where $p' \in CH_*(V)$, $p'' \in CH_*(X\setmin V)$, 
   255 $b' \in \bc_*(V)$, $b'' \in \bc_*(X\setmin V)$, 
   254 $b' \in \bc_*(V)$, $b'' \in \bc_*(X\setmin V)$, 
   256 $f' \in \bc_*(p(V))$, and $f'' \in \bc_*(p(X\setmin V))$.
   255 $f' \in \bc_*(p(V))$, and $f'' \in \bc_*(p(X\setmin V))$.
   257 (Note that since the family of diffeomorphisms $p$ is constant (independent of parameters)
   256 (Note that since the family of homeomorphisms $p$ is constant (independent of parameters)
   258 near $\bd V$, the expressions $p(V) \sub X$ and $p(X\setmin V) \sub X$ are
   257 near $\bd V$, the expressions $p(V) \sub X$ and $p(X\setmin V) \sub X$ are
   259 unambiguous.)
   258 unambiguous.)
   260 We have $\deg(p'') = 0$ and, inductively, $f'' = p''(b'')$.
   259 We have $\deg(p'') = 0$ and, inductively, $f'' = p''(b'')$.
   261 %We also have that $\deg(b'') = 0 = \deg(p'')$.
   260 %We also have that $\deg(b'') = 0 = \deg(p'')$.
   262 Choose $x' \in \bc_*(p(V))$ such that $\bd x' = f'$.
   261 Choose $x' \in \bc_*(p(V))$ such that $\bd x' = f'$.
   314 There are splittings
   313 There are splittings
   315 \[
   314 \[
   316 	p = p'_1\bullet p''_1 , \;\; b = b'_1\bullet b''_1 , 
   315 	p = p'_1\bullet p''_1 , \;\; b = b'_1\bullet b''_1 , 
   317 			\;\; e(p\ot b) - \tilde{e}(p\ot b) - h(\bd(p\ot b)) = f'_1\bullet f''_1 ,
   316 			\;\; e(p\ot b) - \tilde{e}(p\ot b) - h(\bd(p\ot b)) = f'_1\bullet f''_1 ,
   318 \]
   317 \]
   319 where $p'_1 \in CD_*(V_1)$, $p''_1 \in CD_*(X\setmin V_1)$, 
   318 where $p'_1 \in CH_*(V_1)$, $p''_1 \in CH_*(X\setmin V_1)$, 
   320 $b'_1 \in \bc_*(V_1)$, $b''_1 \in \bc_*(X\setmin V_1)$, 
   319 $b'_1 \in \bc_*(V_1)$, $b''_1 \in \bc_*(X\setmin V_1)$, 
   321 $f'_1 \in \bc_*(p(V_1))$, and $f''_1 \in \bc_*(p(X\setmin V_1))$.
   320 $f'_1 \in \bc_*(p(V_1))$, and $f''_1 \in \bc_*(p(X\setmin V_1))$.
   322 Inductively, $\bd f'_1 = 0$ and $f_1'' = p_1''(b_1'')$.
   321 Inductively, $\bd f'_1 = 0$ and $f_1'' = p_1''(b_1'')$.
   323 Choose $x'_1 \in \bc_*(p(V_1))$ so that $\bd x'_1 = f'_1$.
   322 Choose $x'_1 \in \bc_*(p(V_1))$ so that $\bd x'_1 = f'_1$.
   324 Define 
   323 Define 
   333 Note that on $G_*^{i,m+1} \subeq G_*^{i,m}$, we have defined two maps,
   332 Note that on $G_*^{i,m+1} \subeq G_*^{i,m}$, we have defined two maps,
   334 call them $e_{i,m}$ and $e_{i,m+1}$.
   333 call them $e_{i,m}$ and $e_{i,m+1}$.
   335 An easy variation on the above lemma shows that $e_{i,m}$ and $e_{i,m+1}$ are $m$-th 
   334 An easy variation on the above lemma shows that $e_{i,m}$ and $e_{i,m+1}$ are $m$-th 
   336 order homotopic.
   335 order homotopic.
   337 
   336 
   338 Next we show how to homotope chains in $CD_*(X)\ot \bc_*(X)$ to one of the 
   337 Next we show how to homotope chains in $CH_*(X)\ot \bc_*(X)$ to one of the 
   339 $G_*^{i,m}$.
   338 $G_*^{i,m}$.
   340 Choose a monotone decreasing sequence of real numbers $\gamma_j$ converging to zero.
   339 Choose a monotone decreasing sequence of real numbers $\gamma_j$ converging to zero.
   341 Let $\cU_j$ denote the open cover of $X$ by balls of radius $\gamma_j$.
   340 Let $\cU_j$ denote the open cover of $X$ by balls of radius $\gamma_j$.
   342 Let $h_j: CD_*(X)\to CD_*(X)$ be a chain map homotopic to the identity whose image is spanned by diffeomorphisms with support compatible with $\cU_j$, as described in Lemma \ref{xxxxx}.
   341 Let $h_j: CH_*(X)\to CH_*(X)$ be a chain map homotopic to the identity whose image is spanned by homeomorphisms with support compatible with $\cU_j$, as described in Lemma \ref{xxxxx}.
   343 Recall that $h_j$ and also the homotopy connecting it to the identity do not increase
   342 Recall that $h_j$ and also the homotopy connecting it to the identity do not increase
   344 supports.
   343 supports.
   345 Define
   344 Define
   346 \[
   345 \[
   347 	g_j \deq h_j\circ h_{j-1} \circ \cdots \circ h_1 .
   346 	g_j \deq h_j\circ h_{j-1} \circ \cdots \circ h_1 .
   350 $g_j(p)\ot b$ lies in $G_*^{i,m}$, for arbitrary $m$ and sufficiently large $i$ 
   349 $g_j(p)\ot b$ lies in $G_*^{i,m}$, for arbitrary $m$ and sufficiently large $i$ 
   351 (depending on $b$, $n = \deg(p)$ and $m$).
   350 (depending on $b$, $n = \deg(p)$ and $m$).
   352 (Note: Don't confuse this $n$ with the top dimension $n$ used elsewhere in this paper.)
   351 (Note: Don't confuse this $n$ with the top dimension $n$ used elsewhere in this paper.)
   353 
   352 
   354 \begin{lemma} \label{Gim_approx}
   353 \begin{lemma} \label{Gim_approx}
   355 Fix a blob diagram $b$, a homotopy order $m$ and a degree $n$ for $CD_*(X)$.
   354 Fix a blob diagram $b$, a homotopy order $m$ and a degree $n$ for $CH_*(X)$.
   356 Then there exists a constant $k_{bmn}$ such that for all $i \ge k_{bmn}$
   355 Then there exists a constant $k_{bmn}$ such that for all $i \ge k_{bmn}$
   357 there exists another constant $j_i$ such that for all $j \ge j_i$ and all $p\in CD_n(X)$ 
   356 there exists another constant $j_i$ such that for all $j \ge j_i$ and all $p\in CH_n(X)$ 
   358 we have $g_j(p)\ot b \in G_*^{i,m}$.
   357 we have $g_j(p)\ot b \in G_*^{i,m}$.
   359 \end{lemma}
   358 \end{lemma}
   360 
   359 
   361 \begin{proof}
   360 \begin{proof}
   362 Let $c$ be a subset of the blobs of $b$.
   361 Let $c$ be a subset of the blobs of $b$.
   385 \[
   384 \[
   386 	\gamma_j < \delta_i
   385 	\gamma_j < \delta_i
   387 \]
   386 \]
   388 and also so that $\phi_t \gamma_j$ is less than the constant $\rho(M)$ of Lemma \ref{xxzz11}.
   387 and also so that $\phi_t \gamma_j$ is less than the constant $\rho(M)$ of Lemma \ref{xxzz11}.
   389 
   388 
   390 Let $j \ge j_i$ and $p\in CD_n(X)$.
   389 Let $j \ge j_i$ and $p\in CH_n(X)$.
   391 Let $q$ be a generator appearing in $g_j(p)$.
   390 Let $q$ be a generator appearing in $g_j(p)$.
   392 Note that $|q|$ is contained in a union of $n$ elements of the cover $\cU_j$,
   391 Note that $|q|$ is contained in a union of $n$ elements of the cover $\cU_j$,
   393 which implies that $|q|$ is contained in a union of $n$ metric balls of radius $\delta_i$.
   392 which implies that $|q|$ is contained in a union of $n$ metric balls of radius $\delta_i$.
   394 We must show that $q\ot b \in G_*^{i,m}$, which means finding neighborhoods
   393 We must show that $q\ot b \in G_*^{i,m}$, which means finding neighborhoods
   395 $V_0,\ldots,V_m \sub X$ of $|q|\cup |b|$ such that each $V_j$
   394 $V_0,\ldots,V_m \sub X$ of $|q|\cup |b|$ such that each $V_j$
   514 
   513 
   515 \nn{outline of what remains to be done:}
   514 \nn{outline of what remains to be done:}
   516 
   515 
   517 \begin{itemize}
   516 \begin{itemize}
   518 \item We need to assemble the maps for the various $G^{i,m}$ into
   517 \item We need to assemble the maps for the various $G^{i,m}$ into
   519 a map for all of $CD_*\ot \bc_*$.
   518 a map for all of $CH_*\ot \bc_*$.
   520 One idea: Think of the $g_j$ as a sort of homotopy (from $CD_*\ot \bc_*$ to itself) 
   519 One idea: Think of the $g_j$ as a sort of homotopy (from $CH_*\ot \bc_*$ to itself) 
   521 parameterized by $[0,\infty)$.  For each $p\ot b$ in $CD_*\ot \bc_*$ choose a sufficiently
   520 parameterized by $[0,\infty)$.  For each $p\ot b$ in $CH_*\ot \bc_*$ choose a sufficiently
   522 large $j'$.  Use these choices to reparameterize $g_\bullet$ so that each
   521 large $j'$.  Use these choices to reparameterize $g_\bullet$ so that each
   523 $p\ot b$ gets pushed as far as the corresponding $j'$.
   522 $p\ot b$ gets pushed as far as the corresponding $j'$.
   524 \item Independence of metric, $\ep_i$, $\delta_i$:
   523 \item Independence of metric, $\ep_i$, $\delta_i$:
   525 For a different metric etc. let $\hat{G}^{i,m}$ denote the alternate subcomplexes
   524 For a different metric etc. let $\hat{G}^{i,m}$ denote the alternate subcomplexes
   526 and $\hat{N}_{i,l}$ the alternate neighborhoods.
   525 and $\hat{N}_{i,l}$ the alternate neighborhoods.