An Introduction to Homology - Algebraic Topology
Offered By: Insights into Mathematics via YouTube
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
Taught by
Insights into Mathematics
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