# Characteristic forms and geometric invariants

@article{Chern1974CharacteristicFA,
title={Characteristic forms and geometric invariants},
author={Shiing-shen Chern and James Simons},
journal={Annals of Mathematics},
year={1974},
volume={99},
pages={48-69}
}
• Published 1974
• Mathematics
• Annals of Mathematics
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