How surfaces intersect in space : an introduction to topology / J. Scott Carter



Digitised Book 18.188.99.22 (0)

1995

How surfaces intersect in space : an introduction to topology / J. Scott Carter

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This book explores the ways surfaces fit in a variety of 3- and 4-dimensional spaces. Professor Carter gives us a tour of many of the exciting spaces that topologists study. The book opens with an account of the classification of surfaces.Then it surveys current research in topology. Written with the layperson In mind this book will also delight the experts as well as students who need to learn topology.

Subjects

Topology

Categories

Science and technology

Additional Details

Creators
Carter, J. Scott
Subject
Topology
Publisher
World Scientific, 1995
National Library Board Singapore, 1995
Digital Description
application/pdf, ill.
Table of Contents
Preface -- List of figures -- 1 Surface and space -- 2 Non-orientable surfaces -- 3 Curves and knots -- 4 Other three dimensional spaces -- 5 Relationships -- 6 Surfaces in 4-dimensions -- 7 Higher dimensional spaces -- Bibliography -- Index.
Edition
2nd ed.
Copyright
All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2009.