Let $A$ be a unital $C^*$-Algebra. If I understand correctly we can consider $GL(A):=colim_n GL_n(A)$ top be a pointed space where the base point ist the identity. Now, if $\Omega GL(A)$ denotes the loop space then the (I think) bott periodicity says that there is a weak homotopy equivalence $$ GL(A) \simeq \Omega^2 GL(A) $$ that is natural in $A$ for unital $*$-homomorphisms. I've come across this a number of times, however I have never seen a proof when it wa mentioned. The only proof I can find is this paper from the 60s by R. Wood and I am not entirely sure that this is what he proves. So my question is: Do I understand this theorem correctly? Does the paper I've linked here really prove exactly this (including the naturality) and are there other sourced where this might be proven. Thank you.
Bott Periodicity for C*-Algebras as weak homotopy equivalence
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0You might want to wait a little while for an answer, but it is probably better if you ask this at Math Overflow. – 2017-02-01