L. A. Lambe,  W. M. Seiler

Differential Equations, Spencer Cohomology, and Computing Resolutions

abstract:
We propose a new point of view of the Spencer cohomology appearing in the formal theory of differential equations based on a dual approach via comodules. It allows us to relate the Spencer cohomology with standard constructions in homological algebra and, in particular, to express it as a Cotor. We discuss concrete methods for its construction based on homological perturbation theory.