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  • Here we take our first step toward ''algebraic topology''. *verifying that it is path-connected<!--\index{path-connectedness}--> requires testing ''infinite
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  • ...nnectedness}--> (under a continuous map<!--\index{continuous function}-->) is a path-connected. The second main topological theorem from Calculus 1 is:
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  • Suppose the Euclidean space ${\bf R}^N$ is given and so is its cubical grid ${\bf Z}^N$. Suppose also that we have its decomposition $ ...of cubical cells $K\subset {\mathbb R}^N$ for which the boundary operator is well defined. This requires us to include all “faces” of the cells alre
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  • ..., typically, integer coefficients. Then the set of all $k$-chains $C_k(K)$ is an [[abelian group]] with respect to chain addition generated by the $k$-ce ...tyle\sum_i s_i \sigma_i \colon s_i \in {\bf Z}, \sigma_i {\rm \hspace{3pt} is \hspace{3pt} a \hspace{3pt}} k{\rm -cell \hspace{3pt} in \hspace{3pt}} K \r
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  • A graph map<!--\index{graph map}--> $f:K\to L$ is a function between graphs $K,L$ that satisfies, for each edge $e$, either: *1. (cloning) $f(e)$ is an edge $g$ and $f$ takes the end-points of $e$ to the end-points of $g$; o
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  • ''Robustness of topology of digital images and point clouds'' by [[Peter Saveliev]] ...ements of the filtration without double count. The second step of analysis is to discard the features that lie outside the user's choice of the acceptabl
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  • ...erential forms. Our main conclusion is that the isotropy of heat on a grid is heavily dependant upon the geometry of the grid. For example, the square gr ...T}{\partial t}=-k\nabla^{2} T$ as the [[Heat transfer |heat equation]]. It is continuous and its solution relies upon both initial and boundary condition
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  • A graph map<!--\index{graph map}--> $f:K\to L$ is a function between graphs $K,L$ that satisfies, for each edge $e$, either: *1. (cloning) $f(e)$ is an edge $g$ and $f$ takes the end-points of $e$ to the end-points of $g$; o
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  • ...seen as mutually exclusive but ''all'' of them may come true. What happens is determined by the probabilities assigned to the primary events. These conve ...epresents the lottery when either is equally likely to appear while “hail” is impossible. The probabilities of the three events give the vector $(\tfrac{
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  • #REDIRECT[[Topology Illustrated]] ''Applied Topology and Geometry'' by [[Peter Saveliev]]
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  • ''Applied Topology and Geometry'' by [[Peter Saveliev]] ...appreciate your comments. If you are a beginner, you might want to start [[Topology Illustrated|here]] instead.
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  • The goal is to develop some applications of the Lefschetz fixed point theory techniques ...one, $x\in M$. The ''equilibrium'' set $C=\{x\in M:f(x)=x\}$ of the system is the set of fixed points of $f.$
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  • This is an informal review... <center>'''[[Calculus is topology]].'''</center>
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  • The idea of the product may be traced to the image of a stack, which is a simple arrangement of multiple copies of $X$: We can think of it as if a copy of the $y$-axis is attached to every point on the $x$-axis. Or, we can think in terms of ''pro
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  • Topology, Algebra, and Geometry are disciplines within Mathematics. In calculus we u ...d Geometry. However, take a look at where this is all happening. The locus is the ''Euclidean space''. Such a space has three different types of structur
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  • Suppose the circle is centered at $0$ on the $xy$-plane. In other words, each point is identified with the one symmetric with respect to the $x$-axis. Then
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  • ...ebraic invariants. But how do you find this representation if all you have is a topological space, i.e., a collection of open sets. To solve this problem, let's start with a study of the topology of a [[simplicial complex]].
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  • ...ical sense. The Reflexivity Axiom, $A \sim A$, is: every spot of the sheet is glued to itself. The Symmetry Axiom, $A \sim B \Longrightarrow B \sim A$, b Thinking of a ''zipper'' is also appropriate:
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  • For example, we see below that $\phi = x^2 dx + xy dy$ is a [[linear function]] of $dx$ and $dy$, non-linear for $x,y$. This is called ''[[additivity]]''.
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  • ...em]] is simply a map $F:S \to S$. Therefore the meaning of its equilibrium is simple: $F(a)=a$. It's a [[fixed point]]! ...ith an example outside the realm of physics, for a change. The application is to the existence of equilibria supply and demand in a simple market economy
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  • ...ixel]]s. Normally, it is assumed that objects are black and the background is white. ...ent the object simply as a list of pairs of numbers and this is the way it is commonly done. We will follow this convention.
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  • ...uctory, two semester course on algebraic topology and its applications. It is intended for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students. ...dated. The source of material is currently in a draft of a book called ''[[Topology Illustrated]]''.
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  • ...<!--\index{finite differences}-->. Usually only the time (i.e., ${\bf R}$) is discretized: ...wave propagation<!--\index{ wave propagation}--> etc. This time the space is discretized as well:
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  • ...and then match them with those of the other image or images. This approach is complex and limited to face identification. In order to develop a content i ...and pattern recognition methods can be used. Nice! The most common method is probably [[clustering]] – looking for groups of points unusually close to
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  • Recall that, naively, [[diffusion]] is modeled with [[Excel]] as follows: On a deeper level, the geometry is supplied by [[Hodge duality]] and affects the forms that we deal with.
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  • ...ick only one. This is to be done by the user based on his criteria of what is [[noise]]: too small, low [[contrast]], low [[roundness]] etc. ...[[Pixcavator]]. In fact, [[Pixcavator's output table]] gives you a sample topology. After that you are on your own. And you have several ruler/sliders to use.
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  • For the background see [[Introduction to point-set topology]]. *a point $x$ is called an ''interior point'' of $A$ if there is a [[Neighborhoods and topologies|neighborhood]] $W$ of $x$ that lies entire
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  • <li>''[[The topology of data]]'' by Joseph Snyder, and</li> ...se issues were mostly resolved. Unfortunately, in either case there wasn't enough time to test the programs with real-life data.
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  • <center>$\lim_{x\to a}f(x)=L$ if for any $\epsilon >0$ there is a $\delta >0$ such that $0<|x-a|<\delta$ implies that $|f(x)-L|<\epsilon$. ...m_{x\to a}f(x)=L$ if for any open [[neighborhood]] $\epsilon$ of $L$ there is an open neighborhood $\delta$ of $a$ such that $x\in\delta$ implies $f(x)\i
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  • The $k$-[[chain group]] $C_k(K)$ is given as a vector space with [[basis of vector space|basis]] consisting of Its dimension is then obvious.
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  • ...ut a more typical problem with how [[mathematics]] is used in applications is '''made-up and hidden parameters'''. Compare: ...sentation of the topology of gray scale images|graph representation of the topology of images]] (and [[Pixcavator]] in particular),
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  • The $k$-[[chain group]] $C_k(K)$ is given as a vector space with [[basis of vector space|basis]] consisting of Its dimension is then obvious.
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  • *Can you can get from $A$ to $B$ in two ([[topology|topologically]]) different ways? So, $X$ is called ''simply connected'' if every closed curve can be "contracted" -- vi
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  • ...ent the object simply as a list of pairs of numbers and this is the way it is commonly done. ...ent" they are connected by an edge, as shown in these pictures. The result is a ''graph representation of the binary image''.
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  • The simplest way to capture the [[topology]] of $X$ is by considering a square and an edge as on the right. Its cubical representa (This is called the $0$-[[skeleton]] of $K$.)
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  • Suppose we have found the [[topology graph]] of the [[gray scale image]]. '''Image -> its topology graph -> one of the possible topologies'''
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  • *Show enough work to justify your answers. $\bullet$ '''2.''' Below is the addition (multiplication) table of a group. Complete it.
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  • *Show enough work to justify your answers. Refer to theorems whenever necessary. #A set $Y \subset {\bf R}^n$ is called star-shaped if there is $a\in Y$ such that for any $x \in Y$ the segment from $x$ to $a$ lies entir
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  • Hello! My name is Peter Saveliev (rhymes with “leave”). Pronouns are available upon reque *''Topology Illustrated'' (Note: Due to my day job, the second edition is postponed indefinitely.)
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  • *Show enough work to justify your answers. Refer to theorems whenever necessary. ...Y U I O P [ ] \. Think of them as if they are made of wires so that there is no width in these lines. Classify them "up to homeomorphism". (Just the ans
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  • *Show enough work to justify your answers. Refer to theorems whenever necessary. #Show that any set is both open and closed relative to itself. (short proof)
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  • Stage 1: automatic.</strong> The software creates a [[topology graph|data structure]] that contains the complete information about the con ...ntours so that the user can choose the best segmentation. The output table is also updated instantly.
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