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Standard simplex (Δn)

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The standard simplicial n-simplex is the representable simplicial set
Δmn​=HomΔ​([m],[n]).
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    • Simplicial horn Standard simplex
      • Inner horn Simplicial horn

Simplicial horn (Λin​)

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Standard simplex
The ith horn Λin​⊆Δn is the union of all codimension-one faces except the face opposite vertex i.

Inner horn

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Simplicial horn
A horn Λin​ is inner when 0<i<n and outer when i=0 or i=n.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2025 / iii / Paper 165 / 1 / i / Solution

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