Esquisse d'un Programme
"Esquisse d'un Programme," which translates to "Outline of a Program," is a work by the French philosopher and mathematician Henri Poincaré, published in 1902. The text outlines Poincaré's vision for the future of mathematics and its foundations, particularly focusing on the use of intuition and geometry in the development of mathematical theories.
Fiber-homotopy equivalence
Fiber-homotopy equivalence is a concept in the field of algebraic topology, specifically in the study of fiber bundles and homotopy theory. In general, it pertains to a relationship between two fiber bundles that preserves the homotopy type of the fibers over the base space.
Fibration
In mathematics, particularly in category theory and topology, a **fibration** is a concept that formalizes the idea of a "fiber" or a structure that varies over a base space. It provides a way to study spaces and their properties by looking at how they can be decomposed into simpler parts. There are two primary contexts in which the concept of fibration is used: ### 1.
Formal group law
A formal group law is a mathematical structure that generalizes the notions of group and ring operations in a way that is particularly useful in algebraic topology, algebraic geometry, and number theory. It arises when one studies objects defined over a formal power series ring, and it provides a framework for understanding the behavior of certain types of algebraic operations.
Free product
In the context of mathematics, particularly in group theory, the **free product** is a way of combining two or more groups to form a new group. The free product of groups allows for the construction of a larger group from smaller groups while retaining the structures of the original groups.
Fundamental class
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.
Fundamental group
The fundamental group is a concept from algebraic topology, a branch of mathematics that studies topological spaces and their properties. The fundamental group provides a way to classify and distinguish different topological spaces based on their shape and structure.
Fundamental groupoid
In algebraic topology, the fundamental groupoid is a generalization of the fundamental group. While the fundamental group is associated with a single point in a space and considers loops based at that point, the fundamental groupoid captures the idea of paths and homotopies between points in a topological space. ### Definition 1. **Topological Space**: Given a topological space \( X \), we consider all its points.
G-spectrum
G-spectrum refers to a concept in the field of algebraic topology, specifically in the study of stable homotopy theory. It is the construction of a certain type of spectrum that captures the homotopical information of a given space or a kind of generalized space. A spectrum is a sequence of spaces (or more generally, objects in a stable category) along with stable homotopy equivalences that allow for a systematic study of stable phenomena in topology.
Ganea conjecture
The Ganea conjecture is a conjecture in the field of topology, specifically concerning the properties of finite-dimensional spaces and their embeddings. It is named after the Romanian mathematician N. Ganea, who proposed the conjecture. The conjecture posits a relationship between certain topological invariants of a space, particularly concerning the embeddings of sphere-like structures.
Generalized map
A "generalized map" can refer to different concepts depending on the context in which it is used. Here are a few interpretations based on various fields: 1. **Mathematics/Topology**: In topology, a generalized map might refer to a continuous function that extends the idea of mapping beyond traditional functions. For example, in homotopy theory, generalized maps could involve mappings between topological spaces that account for more abstract constructs like homotopies or morphisms.
Genus (mathematics)
In mathematics, particularly in topology and algebraic geometry, the term "genus" has several related but distinct meanings depending on the context. Here are some of the most common interpretations: 1. **Genus in Topology**: The genus of a topological surface refers to the number of "holes" or "handles" in the surface.
Glossary of algebraic topology
A glossary of algebraic topology includes definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts within the field. Here’s a selection of important terms: 1. **Algebraic Topology**: A branch of mathematics concerned with the study of topological spaces through algebraic methods. 2. **Topological Space**: A set of points, along with a set of neighborhoods for each point that satisfies certain axioms.
Godement resolution
Godement resolution is a mathematical construct used in the field of algebraic geometry and homological algebra. It refers to a particular type of resolution of a sheaf (or an algebraic object) that provides insight into its structure via complex of sheaves or modules. More specifically, the Godement resolution is an injective resolution of a sheaf on a topological space, particularly within the context of sheaf theory. It is named after the mathematician Rémy Godement.
Good cover (algebraic topology)
In algebraic topology, a **good cover** refers to a specific type of open cover for a topological space, often in the context of the study of sheaf theory and cohomology.
Gray's conjecture
Gray's conjecture is a statement in the field of combinatorial geometry, specifically related to the geometry of polytopes and projections. Proposed by the mathematician John Gray in the late 20th century, it posits that for any configuration of points in a Euclidean space, there exists a certain number of projections and arrangements that satisfy specific geometric properties.
Gysin homomorphism
The Gysin homomorphism is a concept from algebraic topology and algebraic geometry, particularly in the study of cohomology theories, intersection theory, and the topology of manifolds. It is most commonly associated with the theory of fiber bundles and the intersection products in cohomology.
H-space
In the context of topology, an **H-space** is a type of space that has a continuous multiplication that satisfies certain properties resembling those of algebraic structures.
Highly structured ring spectrum
A **highly structured ring spectrum** is a concept found in the field of stable homotopy theory, which is a branch of algebraic topology. Ring spectra are used to study spectra (which represent generalized cohomology theories) with a multiplication that behaves well with respect to the structure of the spectra.
Homeotopy
Homeotopy refers to a concept in topology, a branch of mathematics that deals with properties of space that are preserved under continuous transformations. Specifically, the term "homeotopy" is often used interchangeably with "homotopy," which describes a way of continuously transforming one continuous function into another.