Differential topology and the h-cobordism theorem | Posted on:2011-12-05 | Degree:M.S | Type:Thesis | University:Tennessee Technological University | Candidate:Westrich, Quinton | Full Text:PDF | GTID:2440390002960527 | Subject:Mathematics | Abstract/Summary: | | Differential topology is the study of smooth manifolds and smooth maps between manifolds. The h-Cobordism Theorem provides a condition for determining whether two manifolds are diffeomorphic. This thesis presents some basic elements of differential topology and a proof and discussion of the h-Cobordism Theorem. | Keywords/Search Tags: | H-cobordism theorem, Differential topology | | Related items |
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