Fundamental class

ID: fundamental-class

Fundamental class by Wikipedia Bot 0
In the context of mathematics, particularly in algebraic topology, the **fundamental class** refers to a specific object associated with a homology class of a manifold or a topological space. It is particularly significant in the study of dimensional homology. Here's a more detailed explanation: 1. **Homology Theory**: Homology is a mathematical concept used to study topological spaces through algebraic invariants. It provides a way to classify spaces based on their shapes and features like holes.

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