Introduction to 3-Manifolds (Graduate Studies in Mathematics)

Introduction to 3-Manifolds (Graduate Studies in Mathematics)

This book grew out of a graduate course on 3-manifolds and is intended for a mathematically experienced audience that is new to low-dimensional topology. The exposition begins with the definition of a manifold, explores possible additional structures on manifolds, discusses the classification of surfaces, introduces key foundational results for 3-manifolds, and provides an overview of knot theory. It then continues with more specialized topics by briefly considering triangulations of 3-manifolds, normal surface theory, and Heegaard splittings. The book finishes with a discussion of topics relevant to viewing 3-manifolds via the curve complex. With about 250 figures and more than 200 exercises, this book can serve as an excellent overview and starting point for the study of 3-manifolds.
Country USA
Manufacturer American Mathematical Society
Binding Hardcover
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781470410209
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Manufacturer	American Mathematical Society
Binding	Hardcover
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781470410209
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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