The Challenge of Computing Homotopy Groups: Why Spheres Remain a Mystery

by Sheena

In the grand tapestry of mathematics, topology stands out for its unique approach to geometric shapes. It doesn't care about size or angles, but rather how spaces can be continuously deformed into one another, like stretching a clay model without tearing or gluing separate pieces. This seemingly abstract concept holds immense power, unlocking hidden properties of shapes and revealing a universe beyond our everyday perception of space. One of the central...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3384276981
• ISBN13: 9783384276988
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: Tredition Gmbh
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"