This analysis demonstrates a link invariant derived from Steenrod squares in Khovanov homology, suggesting new connections to established constructions.
Recently, Sarkar–Scaduto–Stoffregen constructed a stable homotopy type for odd Khovanov homology, hence obtaining an action of the Steenrod algebra on Khovanov homology with Z/2Z coefficients. Motivated by their construction we propose a way to compute the second Steenrod square. Our construction is not unique, but we can show it to be a link invariant which gives rise to a refinement of the Rasmussen s-invariant with Z/2Z coefficients. We expect it to be related to the second Steenrod square arising from the Sarkar–Scaduto–Stoffregen construction.
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Dirk Schütz (2025) studied this question.
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