On the signatures of even 4-manifolds
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In this paper, we prove a number of inequalities between the signature and the Betti numbers of a 4-manifold with even intersection form. Furthermore, we introduce a new geometric group invariant and discuss some of its properties.
Revised version, to appear in Math. Proc. Cambridge Phil. Soc
Revised version, to appear in Math. Proc. Cambridge Phil. Soc