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= Handle decomposition
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Handle decomposition is a concept often used in topology, particularly in the study of manifolds. It is a method for breaking down a manifold into simpler pieces, called "handles," that can be more easily analyzed and understood. In general terms, a handle is a type of topological feature that can be thought of as a "thickening" of a lower-dimensional manifold.