Introduction to Topology

Author: Theodore W. Gamelin
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486320189
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
This text explains nontrivial applications of metric space topology to analysis. Covers metric space, point-set topology, and algebraic topology. Includes exercises, selected answers, and 51 illustrations. 1983 edition.

Introduction to Topology

Author: Bert Mendelson
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486135098
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
Concise undergraduate introduction to fundamentals of topology — clearly and engagingly written, and filled with stimulating, imaginative exercises. Topics include set theory, metric and topological spaces, connectedness, and compactness. 1975 edition.

A Combinatorial Introduction to Topology

Author: Michael Henle
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486679662
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 340

Book Description
Excellent text covers vector fields, plane homology and the Jordan Curve Theorem, surfaces, homology of complexes, more. Problems and exercises. Some knowledge of differential equations and multivariate calculus required.Bibliography. 1979 edition.

Knots, Molecules, and the Universe

Author: Erica Flapan
Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.
ISBN: 1470425351
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 406

Book Description
This book is an elementary introduction to geometric topology and its applications to chemistry, molecular biology, and cosmology. It does not assume any mathematical or scientific background, sophistication, or even motivation to study mathematics. It is meant to be fun and engaging while drawing students in to learn about fundamental topological and geometric ideas. Though the book can be read and enjoyed by nonmathematicians, college students, or even eager high school students, it is intended to be used as an undergraduate textbook. The book is divided into three parts corresponding to the three areas referred to in the title. Part 1 develops techniques that enable two- and three-dimensional creatures to visualize possible shapes for their universe and to use topological and geometric properties to distinguish one such space from another. Part 2 is an introduction to knot theory with an emphasis on invariants. Part 3 presents applications of topology and geometry to molecular symmetries, DNA, and proteins. Each chapter ends with exercises that allow for better understanding of the material. The style of the book is informal and lively. Though all of the definitions and theorems are explicitly stated, they are given in an intuitive rather than a rigorous form, with several hundreds of figures illustrating the exposition. This allows students to develop intuition about topology and geometry without getting bogged down in technical details.

Introduction to Topological Manifolds

Author: John M. Lee
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 038722727X
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 395

Book Description
Manifolds play an important role in topology, geometry, complex analysis, algebra, and classical mechanics. Learning manifolds differs from most other introductory mathematics in that the subject matter is often completely unfamiliar. This introduction guides readers by explaining the roles manifolds play in diverse branches of mathematics and physics. The book begins with the basics of general topology and gently moves to manifolds, the fundamental group, and covering spaces.

Introduction to Topology

Author: V. A. Vasilʹev
Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.
ISBN: 0821821628
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 165

Book Description
This English translation of a Russian book presents the basic notions of differential and algebraic topology, which are indispensable for specialists and useful for research mathematicians and theoretical physicists. In particular, ideas and results are introduced related to manifolds, cell spaces, coverings and fibrations, homotopy groups, homology and cohomology, intersection index, etc. The author notes, "The lecture note origins of the book left a significant imprint on itsstyle. It contains very few detailed proofs: I tried to give as many illustrations as possible and to show what really occurs in topology, not always explaining why it occurs." He concludes, "As a rule, only those proofs (or sketches of proofs) that are interesting per se and have importantgeneralizations are presented."

Understanding Topology

Author: Shaun V. Ault
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 142142407X
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 410

Book Description
"Topology can present significant challenges for undergraduate students of mathematics and the sciences. 'Understanding topology' aims to change that. The perfect introductory topology textbook, 'Understanding topology' requires only a knowledge of calculus and a general familiarity with set theory and logic. Equally approachable and rigorous, the book's clear organization, worked examples, and concise writing style support a thorough understanding of basic topological principles. Professor Shaun V. Ault's unique emphasis on fascinating applications, from chemical dynamics to determining the shape of the universe, will engage students in a way traditional topology textbooks do not"--Back cover.

Introduction to Topology

Author: Tej Bahadur Singh
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9811369542
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 458

Book Description
Topology is a large subject with several branches, broadly categorized as algebraic topology, point-set topology, and geometric topology. Point-set topology is the main language for a broad range of mathematical disciplines, while algebraic topology offers as a powerful tool for studying problems in geometry and numerous other areas of mathematics. This book presents the basic concepts of topology, including virtually all of the traditional topics in point-set topology, as well as elementary topics in algebraic topology such as fundamental groups and covering spaces. It also discusses topological groups and transformation groups. When combined with a working knowledge of analysis and algebra, this book offers a valuable resource for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students of mathematics specializing in algebraic topology and harmonic analysis.

A First Course in Topology

Author: Robert A Conover
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486780015
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 276

Book Description
Students must prove all of the theorems in this undergraduate-level text, which features extensive outlines to assist in study and comprehension. Thorough and well-written, the treatment provides sufficient material for a one-year undergraduate course. The logical presentation anticipates students' questions, and complete definitions and expositions of topics relate new concepts to previously discussed subjects. Most of the material focuses on point-set topology with the exception of the last chapter. Topics include sets and functions, infinite sets and transfinite numbers, topological spaces and basic concepts, product spaces, connectivity, and compactness. Additional subjects include separation axioms, complete spaces, and homotopy and the fundamental group. Numerous hints and figures illuminate the text. Dover (2014) republication of the edition originally published by The Williams & Wilkins Company, Baltimore, 1975. See every Dover book in print at www.doverpublications.com

Introduction to Topology

Author: Crump W. Baker
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781575240084
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 155

Book Description
The fundamental concepts of general topology are covered in this text whic can be used by students with only an elementary background in calculus. Chapters cover: sets; functions; topological spaces; subspaces; and homeomorphisms.