Clifford torus 1970-01-01
The Clifford torus is a specific geometric object that arises in the study of topology and differential geometry, particularly in the context of higher-dimensional spaces. It can be described as a torus embedded in a higher-dimensional sphere (specifically, a 4-dimensional sphere). Mathematically, the Clifford torus is represented in \(\mathbb{R}^4\) as the product of two circles \(S^1\).
Crumpled cube 1970-01-01
The term "crumpled cube" typically refers to a concept in the fields of materials science, mathematics, or physics, commonly associated with the study of shapes and structures. 1. **Materials Science**: In this context, a crumpled cube might study the deformation of materials, particularly how structures like a cube can be manipulated, folded, or crumpled to explore properties such as strength, stability, and energy absorption.
Dehn twist 1970-01-01
A Dehn twist is a fundamental concept in the field of topology, particularly in the study of surfaces and 3-manifolds. It is a type of homeomorphism that can be used to analyze the properties of surfaces and their mappings.
Dogbone space 1970-01-01
"Dogbone space" typically refers to a specific type of topological space or geometric structure featuring a shape resembling a dog bone. In a more formal mathematical context, the term may arise in discussions of topology, particularly in relation to shape theory, homotopy theory, or specific constructions in algebraic topology. The "dogbone" shape usually consists of a central narrowing region with two enlarged ends.
Double suspension theorem 1970-01-01
The Double Suspension Theorem is a concept in algebraic topology, particularly related to the behavior of suspensions in homotopy theory. The theorem provides a relationship between the suspension of a space and the suspension of built spaces from that space.
E8 manifold 1970-01-01
The E8 manifold refers to a specific type of exotic differentiable structure on the 8-dimensional sphere, often denoted as \( S^8 \). In the context of topology and differential geometry, it is notable because it serves as a counterexample to the idea that all differentiable structures on spheres are the standard ones.
Fake 4-ball 1970-01-01
Fake 4-ball is a variant of the traditional 4-ball game, which is commonly played in golf. In this context, "Fake 4-ball" typically refers to a specific spin or variation on the original game rules, often used for entertainment or informal play among friends. In standard 4-ball golf, two teams of two players each compete on a single course.
Geometrization conjecture 1970-01-01
The Geometrization Conjecture is a fundamental concept in the field of 3-manifold topology, proposed by mathematician William Thurston in the late 20th century. It asserts that every closed, orientable 3-manifold can be decomposed into pieces that each have one of a specific set of geometric structures. These structures correspond to eight possible geometries that can be assigned to a manifold.
Gieseking manifold 1970-01-01
The Gieseking manifold is a specific type of 3-dimensional hyperbolic manifold that is notable in the study of topology and geometry, particularly in relation to hyperbolic 3-manifolds and their properties. It can be constructed as a quotient of hyperbolic 3-space \( \mathbb{H}^3 \) by the action of a group of isometries.
Handle decomposition 1970-01-01
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.
Heegaard splitting 1970-01-01
Heegaard splitting is a concept from the field of topology, specifically in the study of 3-manifolds. It provides a way to understand the structure of a 3-manifold by decomposing it into simpler pieces. The key idea revolves around the partitioning of a 3-manifold into two "handlebodies.
Hsiang–Lawson's conjecture 1970-01-01
Hsiang–Lawson's conjecture is a hypothesis in the field of differential geometry, particularly concerning minimal submanifolds. It posits that there exist minimal immersions of certain spheres into certain types of Riemannian manifolds. More specifically, it suggests that for any sufficiently large dimensional sphere, there exists a minimal immersion into any Riemannian manifold that satisfies some specified geometric conditions. The conjecture is named after mathematicians Wei-Ming Hsiang and H.
I-bundle 1970-01-01
Intersection form of a 4-manifold 1970-01-01
In differential topology, the intersection form of a 4-manifold is an important algebraic invariant that captures information about how surfaces intersect within the manifold. Specifically, consider a smooth, closed, oriented 4-manifold \( M \). The intersection form is defined using the homology of \( M \).
Introduction to 3-Manifolds 1970-01-01
"Introduction to 3-Manifolds" typically refers to the study of three-dimensional manifolds, which are topological spaces that locally resemble Euclidean 3-dimensional space. In terms of mathematical literature, it may refer to a specific textbook or a course focused on the properties, structures, and classifications of these manifolds. ### Key Concepts: 1. **Manifolds**: A manifold is a topological space that is locally similar to Euclidean space.
JTS Topology Suite 1970-01-01
The JTS Topology Suite (Java Topology Suite) is an open-source library designed for performing geometric operations on planar geometries. It is implemented in Java and follows the principles of the OGC (Open Geospatial Consortium) Simple Features Specification, which standardizes the representation and manipulation of spatial data.
Kirby calculus 1970-01-01
Kirby calculus is a mathematical technique used in the field of low-dimensional topology, particularly in the study of 3-manifolds. It is named after Rob Kirby, who introduced this concept in a series of papers in the 1970s. The main focus of Kirby calculus is on the manipulation and understanding of 3-manifolds via the use of specific types of diagrams called Kirby diagrams or handlebody diagrams.
Klein bottle 1970-01-01
A Klein bottle is a non-orientable surface with no distinct "inside" or "outside." It is a mathematical object in topology, a branch of mathematics concerned with the properties of space that are preserved under continuous transformations.
Lantern relation 1970-01-01
List of geometric topology topics 1970-01-01
Geometric topology is a branch of mathematics that focuses on the properties of geometric structures on topological spaces. It combines elements of geometry and topology, investigating spaces that have a geometric structure and understanding how they can be deformed and manipulated. Here is a list of topics that are commonly studied within geometric topology: 1. **Smooth Manifolds**: - Differentiable structures - Tangent bundles - Morse theory 2.