Topology and physics-a historical essay
C. Nash
TL;DR
This paper explores the historical relationship between topology and physics, highlighting their mutual influence and development over time.
Contribution
It provides a historical overview of how topological concepts have impacted and been integrated into physical theories.
Findings
Historical insights into topology-physics interactions
Illustration of topological concepts in physical theories
Chronological development of the field
Abstract
This is an article on the interaction between topology and physics which will appear in 1998 in a book called: A History of Topology, edited by Ioan James and published by Elsevier-North Holland.
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Taxonomy
TopicsHomotopy and Cohomology in Algebraic Topology · Geometric and Algebraic Topology · Topological and Geometric Data Analysis