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57Rxx Differential topology

This subtopic introduces the core ideas in differential 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

57R05 Triangulating manifolds

Overview

Triangulating manifolds. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

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Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R10 Smoothing in differential topology

Overview

Smoothing in differential topology. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

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Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R12 Smooth approximations

Overview

Smooth approximations. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

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Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R15 Specialized structures on manifolds

Overview

Specialized structures on manifolds. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

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Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R17 Symplectic and contact topology

Overview

Symplectic and contact topology. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

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Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R19 Algebraic topology on manifolds and differential topology

Overview

Algebraic topology on manifolds and differential topology. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

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Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R20 Characteristic classes and numbers in differential topology

Overview

Characteristic classes and numbers in differential topology. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

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Wikipedia: Differential topology

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Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R22 Topology of vector bundles and fiber bundles

Overview

Topology of vector bundles and fiber bundles. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

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Wikipedia: Differential topology

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Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R25 Vector fields, frame fields in differential topology

Overview

Vector fields, frame fields in differential topology. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R27 Controllability of vector fields on $C^\infty$ and real-analytic manifolds

Overview

Controllability of vector fields on $C^\infty$ and real-analytic manifolds. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R30 Foliations in differential topology

Overview

Foliations in differential topology. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R32 Classifying spaces for foliations; Gelfand-Fuks cohomology

Overview

Classifying spaces for foliations; Gelfand-Fuks cohomology. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R35 Differentiable mappings in differential topology

Overview

Differentiable mappings in differential topology. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R37 Maps transversal to foliations

Overview

Maps transversal to foliations. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R38 Exotic and unusual differentiable structures on manifolds

Overview

Exotic and unusual differentiable structures on manifolds. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R40 Embeddings in differential topology

Overview

Embeddings in differential topology. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R42 Immersions in differential topology

Overview

Immersions in differential topology. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R45 Singularities of differentiable maps in differential topology

Overview

Singularities of differentiable maps in differential topology. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R50 Differential topological aspects of diffeomorphisms

Overview

Differential topological aspects of diffeomorphisms. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R52 Isotopy in differential topology

Overview

Isotopy in differential topology. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R55 Differentiable structures in differential topology

Overview

Differentiable structures in differential topology. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R56 Topological quantum field theories in differential topology

Overview

Topological quantum field theories in differential topology. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R57 Applications of global analysis to structures on manifolds

Overview

Applications of global analysis to structures on manifolds. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R58 Floer homology

Overview

Floer homology. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R60 Homotopy spheres, Poincaré conjecture

Overview

Homotopy spheres, Poincaré conjecture. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R65 Surgery and handle decompositions

Overview

Surgery and handle decompositions. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R67 Surgery obstructions, Wall groups

Overview

Surgery obstructions, Wall groups. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R70 Critical points and critical submanifolds in differential topology

Overview

Critical points and critical submanifolds in differential topology. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R75 $O$- and $SO$-cobordism

Overview

$O$- and $SO$-cobordism. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R77 Complex cobordism ($U$- and $SU$-cobordism)

Overview

Complex cobordism ($U$- and $SU$-cobordism). This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R80 $h$- and $s$-cobordism

Overview

$h$- and $s$-cobordism. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R85 Equivariant cobordism

Overview

Equivariant cobordism. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R90 Other types of cobordism

Overview

Other types of cobordism. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R91 Equivariant algebraic topology of manifolds

Overview

Equivariant algebraic topology of manifolds. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks

57R95 Realizing cycles by submanifolds

Overview

Realizing cycles by submanifolds. This topic covers differential topology, emphasizing smooth manifolds, transversality, cobordism, and smooth map singularity theory.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential topology

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • smooth structures and transversality
  • cobordism and characteristic classes
  • singularity and immersion/embedding theory

Typical Uses

Used to analyze global behavior of smooth maps and classify manifolds up to smooth equivalence notions.

Applications

  • Geometric topology
  • Morse theory
  • Mathematical physics interfaces

References

Recommended Textbooks