A graph TQFT for hat Heegaard Floer homology

Abstract

We construct maps on hat Heegaard Floer homology for cobordisms decorated with graphs. The graph TQFT allows for cobordisms with disconnected ends. Our construction uses Juhász's sutured Floer TQFT. We compute the maps for several elementary graph cobordisms. As an application, we compute the action of the fundamental group on hat Heegaard Floer homology.

arXiv commentv3: Revised presentation. Gluing map computations are now performed using contact handles instead of convex decompositions. 14 pages