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55Pxx Homotopy theory

This subtopic introduces the core ideas in homotopy theory, including foundational concepts, standard methods, and the main questions used to organize the area. Typical uses include building mathematical background, framing related research problems, and supporting applications in neighboring fields where these concepts provide useful structure.

Specific topics

55P05 Homotopy extension properties, cofibrations in algebraic topology

Overview

Homotopy extension properties, cofibrations in algebraic topology. This topic develops homotopy theory, including localization methods, model-categorical viewpoints, and foundational equivalence principles.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Homotopy theory

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Key Ideas

  • homotopy equivalence and deformation
  • localization and model structures
  • stable and unstable homotopy frameworks

Typical Uses

Used to classify spaces up to deformation and transport algebraic invariants across equivalent models.

Applications

  • Algebraic topology foundations
  • Higher category theory
  • Topological field theory interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

55P10 Homotopy equivalences in algebraic topology

Overview

Homotopy equivalences in algebraic topology. This topic develops homotopy theory, including localization methods, model-categorical viewpoints, and foundational equivalence principles.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Homotopy theory

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • homotopy equivalence and deformation
  • localization and model structures
  • stable and unstable homotopy frameworks

Typical Uses

Used to classify spaces up to deformation and transport algebraic invariants across equivalent models.

Applications

  • Algebraic topology foundations
  • Higher category theory
  • Topological field theory interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

55P15 Classification of homotopy type

Overview

Classification of homotopy type. This topic develops homotopy theory, including localization methods, model-categorical viewpoints, and foundational equivalence principles.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Homotopy theory

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • homotopy equivalence and deformation
  • localization and model structures
  • stable and unstable homotopy frameworks

Typical Uses

Used to classify spaces up to deformation and transport algebraic invariants across equivalent models.

Applications

  • Algebraic topology foundations
  • Higher category theory
  • Topological field theory interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

55P20 Eilenberg-MacLane spaces

Overview

Eilenberg-MacLane spaces. This topic develops homotopy theory, including localization methods, model-categorical viewpoints, and foundational equivalence principles.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Homotopy theory

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • homotopy equivalence and deformation
  • localization and model structures
  • stable and unstable homotopy frameworks

Typical Uses

Used to classify spaces up to deformation and transport algebraic invariants across equivalent models.

Applications

  • Algebraic topology foundations
  • Higher category theory
  • Topological field theory interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

55P25 Spanier-Whitehead duality

Overview

Spanier-Whitehead duality. This topic develops homotopy theory, including localization methods, model-categorical viewpoints, and foundational equivalence principles.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Homotopy theory

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • homotopy equivalence and deformation
  • localization and model structures
  • stable and unstable homotopy frameworks

Typical Uses

Used to classify spaces up to deformation and transport algebraic invariants across equivalent models.

Applications

  • Algebraic topology foundations
  • Higher category theory
  • Topological field theory interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

55P30 Eckmann-Hilton duality

Overview

Eckmann-Hilton duality. This topic develops homotopy theory, including localization methods, model-categorical viewpoints, and foundational equivalence principles.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Homotopy theory

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • homotopy equivalence and deformation
  • localization and model structures
  • stable and unstable homotopy frameworks

Typical Uses

Used to classify spaces up to deformation and transport algebraic invariants across equivalent models.

Applications

  • Algebraic topology foundations
  • Higher category theory
  • Topological field theory interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

55P35 Loop spaces in algebraic topology

Overview

Loop spaces in algebraic topology. This topic develops homotopy theory, including localization methods, model-categorical viewpoints, and foundational equivalence principles.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Homotopy theory

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • homotopy equivalence and deformation
  • localization and model structures
  • stable and unstable homotopy frameworks

Typical Uses

Used to classify spaces up to deformation and transport algebraic invariants across equivalent models.

Applications

  • Algebraic topology foundations
  • Higher category theory
  • Topological field theory interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

55P40 Suspensions in algebraic topology

Overview

Suspensions in algebraic topology. This topic develops homotopy theory, including localization methods, model-categorical viewpoints, and foundational equivalence principles.

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Wikipedia: Homotopy theory

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • homotopy equivalence and deformation
  • localization and model structures
  • stable and unstable homotopy frameworks

Typical Uses

Used to classify spaces up to deformation and transport algebraic invariants across equivalent models.

Applications

  • Algebraic topology foundations
  • Higher category theory
  • Topological field theory interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

55P42 Stable homotopy theory, spectra

Overview

Stable homotopy theory, spectra. This topic develops homotopy theory, including localization methods, model-categorical viewpoints, and foundational equivalence principles.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Homotopy theory

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • homotopy equivalence and deformation
  • localization and model structures
  • stable and unstable homotopy frameworks

Typical Uses

Used to classify spaces up to deformation and transport algebraic invariants across equivalent models.

Applications

  • Algebraic topology foundations
  • Higher category theory
  • Topological field theory interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

55P43 Spectra with additional structure ($E_\infty$, $A_\infty$, ring spectra, etc.)

Overview

Spectra with additional structure ($E_\infty$, $A_\infty$, ring spectra, etc.). This topic develops homotopy theory, including localization methods, model-categorical viewpoints, and foundational equivalence principles.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Homotopy theory

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • homotopy equivalence and deformation
  • localization and model structures
  • stable and unstable homotopy frameworks

Typical Uses

Used to classify spaces up to deformation and transport algebraic invariants across equivalent models.

Applications

  • Algebraic topology foundations
  • Higher category theory
  • Topological field theory interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

55P45 $H$-spaces and duals

Overview

$H$-spaces and duals. This topic develops homotopy theory, including localization methods, model-categorical viewpoints, and foundational equivalence principles.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Homotopy theory

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • homotopy equivalence and deformation
  • localization and model structures
  • stable and unstable homotopy frameworks

Typical Uses

Used to classify spaces up to deformation and transport algebraic invariants across equivalent models.

Applications

  • Algebraic topology foundations
  • Higher category theory
  • Topological field theory interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

55P47 Infinite loop spaces

Overview

Infinite loop spaces. This topic develops homotopy theory, including localization methods, model-categorical viewpoints, and foundational equivalence principles.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Homotopy theory

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • homotopy equivalence and deformation
  • localization and model structures
  • stable and unstable homotopy frameworks

Typical Uses

Used to classify spaces up to deformation and transport algebraic invariants across equivalent models.

Applications

  • Algebraic topology foundations
  • Higher category theory
  • Topological field theory interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

55P48 Loop space machines and operads in algebraic topology

Overview

Loop space machines and operads in algebraic topology. This topic develops homotopy theory, including localization methods, model-categorical viewpoints, and foundational equivalence principles.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Homotopy theory

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • homotopy equivalence and deformation
  • localization and model structures
  • stable and unstable homotopy frameworks

Typical Uses

Used to classify spaces up to deformation and transport algebraic invariants across equivalent models.

Applications

  • Algebraic topology foundations
  • Higher category theory
  • Topological field theory interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

55P50 String topology

Overview

String topology. This topic develops homotopy theory, including localization methods, model-categorical viewpoints, and foundational equivalence principles.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Homotopy theory

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • homotopy equivalence and deformation
  • localization and model structures
  • stable and unstable homotopy frameworks

Typical Uses

Used to classify spaces up to deformation and transport algebraic invariants across equivalent models.

Applications

  • Algebraic topology foundations
  • Higher category theory
  • Topological field theory interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

55P55 Shape theory in algebraic topology

Overview

Shape theory in algebraic topology. This topic develops homotopy theory, including localization methods, model-categorical viewpoints, and foundational equivalence principles.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Homotopy theory

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • homotopy equivalence and deformation
  • localization and model structures
  • stable and unstable homotopy frameworks

Typical Uses

Used to classify spaces up to deformation and transport algebraic invariants across equivalent models.

Applications

  • Algebraic topology foundations
  • Higher category theory
  • Topological field theory interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

55P57 Rational homotopy theory

Overview

Rational homotopy theory. This topic develops homotopy theory, including localization methods, model-categorical viewpoints, and foundational equivalence principles.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Homotopy theory

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • homotopy equivalence and deformation
  • localization and model structures
  • stable and unstable homotopy frameworks

Typical Uses

Used to classify spaces up to deformation and transport algebraic invariants across equivalent models.

Applications

  • Algebraic topology foundations
  • Higher category theory
  • Topological field theory interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

55P60 Localization and completion in homotopy theory

Overview

Localization and completion in homotopy theory. This topic develops homotopy theory, including localization methods, model-categorical viewpoints, and foundational equivalence principles.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Homotopy theory

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • homotopy equivalence and deformation
  • localization and model structures
  • stable and unstable homotopy frameworks

Typical Uses

Used to classify spaces up to deformation and transport algebraic invariants across equivalent models.

Applications

  • Algebraic topology foundations
  • Higher category theory
  • Topological field theory interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

55P62 Rational homotopy theory

Overview

Rational homotopy theory. This topic develops homotopy theory, including localization methods, model-categorical viewpoints, and foundational equivalence principles.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Homotopy theory

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • homotopy equivalence and deformation
  • localization and model structures
  • stable and unstable homotopy frameworks

Typical Uses

Used to classify spaces up to deformation and transport algebraic invariants across equivalent models.

Applications

  • Algebraic topology foundations
  • Higher category theory
  • Topological field theory interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

55P65 Homotopy functors in algebraic topology

Overview

Homotopy functors in algebraic topology. This topic develops homotopy theory, including localization methods, model-categorical viewpoints, and foundational equivalence principles.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Homotopy theory

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • homotopy equivalence and deformation
  • localization and model structures
  • stable and unstable homotopy frameworks

Typical Uses

Used to classify spaces up to deformation and transport algebraic invariants across equivalent models.

Applications

  • Algebraic topology foundations
  • Higher category theory
  • Topological field theory interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

55P91 Equivariant homotopy theory in algebraic topology

Overview

Equivariant homotopy theory in algebraic topology. This topic develops homotopy theory, including localization methods, model-categorical viewpoints, and foundational equivalence principles.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Homotopy theory

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • homotopy equivalence and deformation
  • localization and model structures
  • stable and unstable homotopy frameworks

Typical Uses

Used to classify spaces up to deformation and transport algebraic invariants across equivalent models.

Applications

  • Algebraic topology foundations
  • Higher category theory
  • Topological field theory interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

55P92 Relations between equivariant and nonequivariant homotopy theory

Overview

Relations between equivariant and nonequivariant homotopy theory. This topic develops homotopy theory, including localization methods, model-categorical viewpoints, and foundational equivalence principles.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Homotopy theory

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • homotopy equivalence and deformation
  • localization and model structures
  • stable and unstable homotopy frameworks

Typical Uses

Used to classify spaces up to deformation and transport algebraic invariants across equivalent models.

Applications

  • Algebraic topology foundations
  • Higher category theory
  • Topological field theory interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

55P99 None of the above

Overview

None of the above. This topic develops homotopy theory, including localization methods, model-categorical viewpoints, and foundational equivalence principles.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Homotopy theory

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • homotopy equivalence and deformation
  • localization and model structures
  • stable and unstable homotopy frameworks

Typical Uses

Used to classify spaces up to deformation and transport algebraic invariants across equivalent models.

Applications

  • Algebraic topology foundations
  • Higher category theory
  • Topological field theory interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks