Elements of Combinatorial Topology
Abstract
This chapter defines the basic notions of topology needed to formulate the language we use to describe distributed computation.
Keywords
Abstract simplicial complex; Affine combination; Barycentric subdivision; Boundary; Carrier map; Chromatic subdivision; Combinatorial topology; Complex; Cone; Convex combination; Convex hull; Dimension; Face; Geometric simplicial complex; Join; Link; Polyhedron; Simplex; Simplicial map; Skeleton; Star; Subcomplex; Subdivision; Vertex
This chapter defines the basic notions of topology needed to formulate the language we use to describe distributed computation.
Topology is a branch of geometry devoted to drawing the distinction between the essential and inessential ...
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