L-theory

In mathematics, algebraic L-theory is the K-theory of quadratic forms; the term was coined by C. T. C. Wall, with L being used as the letter after K. Algebraic L-theory, also known as "Hermitian K-theory", is important in surgery theory.[1]

  1. ^ "L-theory, K-theory and involutions, by Levikov, Filipp, 2013, On University of Aberdeen(ISNI:0000 0004 2745 8820)".