$\mathbb{A}^1$-connectivity of moduli of vector bundles on a curve (2110.05799v2)

Abstract: In this note we prove that the moduli stack of vector bundles on a curve, with a fixed determinant is $\mathbb{A}^1$-connected. We obtain this result by classifying vector bundles on a curve upto $\mathbb{A}^1$-concordance. Consequently we classify$\mathbb{P}^n$- bundles on a curve upto $\mathbb{A}^1$-weak equivalence, extending a result of Asok-Morel. We also give an explicit example of a variety which is $\mathbb{A}^1$-h-cobordant to a projective bundle over $\mathbb{P}^2$ but does not have the structure of a projective bundle over $\mathbb{P}^2$, thus answering a question of Asok-Kebekus-Wendt