On Voevodsky's algebraic K-theory spectrum BGL
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Under a certain normalization assumption we prove that the $\Pro^1$-spectrum $\mathrm{BGL}$ of Voevodsky which represents algebraic $K$-theory is unique over $\Spec(\mathbb{Z})$. Following an idea of Voevodsky, we equip the $\Pro^1$-spectrum $\mathrm{BGL}$ with the structure of a commutative $\Pro^1$-ring spectrum in the motivic stable homotopy category. Furthermore, we prove that under a certain normalization assumption this ring structure is unique over $\Spec(\mathbb{Z})$. For an arbitrary Noetherian scheme $S$ of finite Krull dimension we pull this structure back to obtain a distinguished monoidal structure on $\mathrm{BGL}$. This monoidal structure is relevant for our proof of the motivic Conner-Floyd theorem. It has also been used by Gepner and Snaith to obtain a motivic version of Snaith's theorem.
LaTeX, 49 pages, uses XY-pic. Several changes. To appear in: The Abel symposium 2007
LaTeX, 49 pages, uses XY-pic. Several changes. To appear in: The Abel symposium 2007