2 papers
math.GT1998
Smooth Euclidean 4-spaces with few symmetries
Laurence R. Taylor
We say that a topologically embedded 3-sphere in a smoothing of Euclidean 4-space is a barrier provided, roughly, no diffeomorphism of the 4-manifold moves the 3-sphere off itself.…
math.GT1998
A survey of 4-manifolds through the eyes of surgery
Robion C. Kirby, Laurence R. Taylor
The title says it all.