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An Introduction to Homology - Algebraic Topology

Offered By: Insights into Mathematics via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the foundations of algebraic topology in this comprehensive lecture on homology. Learn about higher homotopy groups and their role in capturing higher-dimensional holes in spaces. Discover how homology provides a commutative approach to this concept through the assignment of homology groups. Examine the computation of cycles in graphs, starting with a specific example before generalizing to any graph. Understand the importance of spanning trees in characterizing independent cycles. Gain insights into zero-dimensional chains, boundaries, and the first homology group. This video serves as an excellent introduction to the subject, providing a solid foundation for further study in algebraic topology.

Syllabus

Introduction
Homotopic groups
What is homology
Zero dimensional chains
Boundaries
Cycle
Cycles
Spanning Trees
The Cycle


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Insights into Mathematics

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