An Invitation to Computational Homotopy

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Graham Ellis (Professor of Mathematics, Professor of Mathematics, National University of Ireland, Galway)

An Invitation to Computational Homotopy

Graham Ellis (Professor of Mathematics, Professor of Mathematics, National University of Ireland, Galway)

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Oxford University Press
27 August 2019

Mathematics & Sciences; Algebraic topology; Computer programming & software development; Computer science; Maths for computer scientists

An Invitation to Computational Homotopy is an introduction to elementary algebraic topology for those with an interest in computers and computer programming. It expertly illustrates how the basics of the subject can be implemented on a computer through its focus on fully-worked examples designed to develop problem solving techniques. The transition from basic theory to practical computation raises a range of non-trivial algorithmic issues which will appeal to readers already familiar with basic theory and who are interested in developing computational aspects. The book covers a subset of standard introductory material on fundamental groups, covering spaces, homology, cohomology and classifying spaces as well as some less standard material on crossed modules. These topics are covered in a way that hints at potential applications of topology in areas of computer science and engineering outside the usual territory of pure mathematics, and also in a way that demonstrates how computers can be used to perform explicit calculations within the domain of pure algebraic topology itself. The initial chapters include in-depth examples from data mining, biology and digital image analysis, while the later chapters cover a range of computational examples on the cohomology of classifying spaces that are likely beyond the reach of a purely paper-and-pen approach to the subject. An Invitation to Computational Homotopy serves as a self-contained and informal introduction to these topics and their implementation in the sphere of computer science.

Written in a dynamic and engaging style, it skilfully showcases a range of useful machine computations, and will serve as an invaluable aid to graduate students working with algebraic topology.

By: Graham Ellis (Professor of Mathematics Professor of Mathematics National University of Ireland Galway)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 908g
ISBN: 9780198832980
ISBN 10: 0198832982
Pages: 560
Publication Date: 27 August 2019
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Graham Ellis received his PhD from the University of Wales, Bangor, in 1984 and has taught at the National University of Ireland, Galway since 1987. He is the Established Professor of Mathematics at Galway. He has published research articles on computational algebra, group theory and low-dimensional topology.

Reviews for An Invitation to Computational Homotopy

It expertly illustrates how the basics of the subject can be implemented on a computer through its focus on fully-worked examples designed to develop problem solving techniques. * Graham Ellis, Mathematical Reviews * The book is well equipped with exercises...providing a widespread of approaches to the material in the book.this book is definitely one I appreciate having read, and one that I can see myself recommending to students who already wish to go into something related to group theory. * Mikael Vejdemo-Johansson, Assistant Professor of Data Science at CUNY College of Staten Island, Mathematical Association of America *