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55Uxx Applied algebraic topology

This subtopic introduces the core ideas in applied algebraic topology, 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

55U05 Abstract complexes in algebraic topology

Overview

Abstract complexes in algebraic topology. This topic covers applied algebraic topology, where homological and homotopical invariants are used in data, networks, and computational models.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Applied topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • persistent and computational invariants
  • algebraic-topological descriptors of data
  • stability and robustness of summaries

Typical Uses

Used to extract shape information from complex data and to compare structures beyond metric summaries.

Applications

  • Topological data analysis
  • Sensor/network analysis
  • Shape and image understanding

References

Recommended Textbooks

55U10 Simplicial sets and complexes in algebraic topology

Overview

Simplicial sets and complexes in algebraic topology. This topic covers applied algebraic topology, where homological and homotopical invariants are used in data, networks, and computational models.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Applied topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • persistent and computational invariants
  • algebraic-topological descriptors of data
  • stability and robustness of summaries

Typical Uses

Used to extract shape information from complex data and to compare structures beyond metric summaries.

Applications

  • Topological data analysis
  • Sensor/network analysis
  • Shape and image understanding

References

Recommended Textbooks

55U15 Chain complexes in algebraic topology

Overview

Chain complexes in algebraic topology. This topic covers applied algebraic topology, where homological and homotopical invariants are used in data, networks, and computational models.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Applied topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • persistent and computational invariants
  • algebraic-topological descriptors of data
  • stability and robustness of summaries

Typical Uses

Used to extract shape information from complex data and to compare structures beyond metric summaries.

Applications

  • Topological data analysis
  • Sensor/network analysis
  • Shape and image understanding

References

Recommended Textbooks

55U20 Universal coefficient theorems, Bockstein operator

Overview

Universal coefficient theorems, Bockstein operator. This topic covers applied algebraic topology, where homological and homotopical invariants are used in data, networks, and computational models.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Applied topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • persistent and computational invariants
  • algebraic-topological descriptors of data
  • stability and robustness of summaries

Typical Uses

Used to extract shape information from complex data and to compare structures beyond metric summaries.

Applications

  • Topological data analysis
  • Sensor/network analysis
  • Shape and image understanding

References

Recommended Textbooks

55U25 Homology of a product, Künneth formula

Overview

Homology of a product, Künneth formula. This topic covers applied algebraic topology, where homological and homotopical invariants are used in data, networks, and computational models.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Applied topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • persistent and computational invariants
  • algebraic-topological descriptors of data
  • stability and robustness of summaries

Typical Uses

Used to extract shape information from complex data and to compare structures beyond metric summaries.

Applications

  • Topological data analysis
  • Sensor/network analysis
  • Shape and image understanding

References

Recommended Textbooks

55U30 Duality in applied homological algebra and category theory in algebraic topology

Overview

Duality in applied homological algebra and category theory in algebraic topology. This topic covers applied algebraic topology, where homological and homotopical invariants are used in data, networks, and computational models.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Applied topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • persistent and computational invariants
  • algebraic-topological descriptors of data
  • stability and robustness of summaries

Typical Uses

Used to extract shape information from complex data and to compare structures beyond metric summaries.

Applications

  • Topological data analysis
  • Sensor/network analysis
  • Shape and image understanding

References

Recommended Textbooks

55U35 Abstract and axiomatic homotopy theory in algebraic topology

Overview

Abstract and axiomatic homotopy theory in algebraic topology. This topic covers applied algebraic topology, where homological and homotopical invariants are used in data, networks, and computational models.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Applied topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • persistent and computational invariants
  • algebraic-topological descriptors of data
  • stability and robustness of summaries

Typical Uses

Used to extract shape information from complex data and to compare structures beyond metric summaries.

Applications

  • Topological data analysis
  • Sensor/network analysis
  • Shape and image understanding

References

Recommended Textbooks

55U40 Topological categories, foundations of homotopy theory

Overview

Topological categories, foundations of homotopy theory. This topic covers applied algebraic topology, where homological and homotopical invariants are used in data, networks, and computational models.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Applied topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • persistent and computational invariants
  • algebraic-topological descriptors of data
  • stability and robustness of summaries

Typical Uses

Used to extract shape information from complex data and to compare structures beyond metric summaries.

Applications

  • Topological data analysis
  • Sensor/network analysis
  • Shape and image understanding

References

Recommended Textbooks

55U99 None of the above

Overview

None of the above. This topic covers applied algebraic topology, where homological and homotopical invariants are used in data, networks, and computational models.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Applied topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • persistent and computational invariants
  • algebraic-topological descriptors of data
  • stability and robustness of summaries

Typical Uses

Used to extract shape information from complex data and to compare structures beyond metric summaries.

Applications

  • Topological data analysis
  • Sensor/network analysis
  • Shape and image understanding

References

Recommended Textbooks