Invariants of Homology 3-Spheres
Homology 3-sphere is a closed 3-dimensional manifold whose homology equals that of the 3-sphere. These objects may look rather special but they have played an outstanding role in geometric topology for the past fifty years. The book gives a systematic exposition of diverse ideas and methods in the a...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2002, 2002
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2002 |
| Series: | Encyclopaedia of Mathematical Sciences
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1 Homology 3-Spheres
- 2 Rokhlin Invariant
- 3 Casson Invariant
- 4 Invariants of Walker and Lescop
- 5 Casson Invariant and Gauge Theory
- 6 Instanton Floer Homology
- 7 The Homology Cobordism Group
- References