New Perspectives in Algebra, Topology and Categories: Summer School, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, September 12-15, 2018 and September 11-14, 2019

This book provides an introduction to key subjects in algebra and topology, including comprehensive texts of hours courses on the preliminaries for several advanced theories. It is designed to help young researchers get into the subject, help master students understand the basics of other research directions, and be used by established researchers who need a particular result for their own research.

Format: Hardback
Length: 258 pages
Publication date: 17 October 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This book serves as an introductory guide to some fundamental concepts in algebra and topology. Comprising comprehensive texts spanning several hours of preliminary courses for advanced theories in (categorical) algebra and topology, it offers a valuable resource for both young researchers seeking to quickly delve into the field and master students seeking to gain a foundational understanding of various research directions within these fields. Moreover, established researchers who require specific results for their own research can also benefit from this volume, as it provides a convenient and comprehensive source of information.

While the chapters can be read independently, the authors have aimed to coordinate the texts to enhance their complementarity. The seven chapters of this volume correspond to the seven courses taught during two Summer Schools held in Louvain-la-Neuve as part of the project "Fonds d'Appui à l'Internationalisation" of the Université catholique de Louvain. These Summer Schools were designed to strengthen collaborations with universities in Coimbra, Padova, and Poitiers, which form part of the Coimbra Group.

By presenting a comprehensive and accessible introduction to algebra and topology, this book serves as a valuable tool for students, researchers, and practitioners in these fields. Its comprehensive nature and coordination between chapters make it an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of these complex subjects.

Weight: 576g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030843182
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021