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We provide an infinite family of homogeneous polynomial self-maps of spheres. Furthermore, we identify the gradient map of the Cartan–Münzner polynomial as a member of this infinite family and thus supply it with a geometric meaning.
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Siffert, A. An infinite family of homogeneous polynomial self-maps of spheres. manuscripta math. 144, 303–309 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00229-013-0655-5
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00229-013-0655-5