Description
Unlock the Foundations of Smooth 4-Manifold Topology
This expertly crafted guide distills the core theorems and geometric techniques essential to understanding simply connected smooth 4-manifolds. Built on rigorous yet accessible exposition, it provides a clear pathway for advancing in modern topology research.
What You’ll Learn
- Intersection forms, homotopy type, and characteristic classes
- Oriented and spin bordism with geometric proofs
- Wall’s diffeomorphisms, h-cobordism, and a new proof of Rohlin’s theorem
- Comprehensive introduction to Casson handles
- Freedman’s groundbreaking work and insights on exotic R?s
Who This Book Is For
Ideal for graduate students, researchers, and mathematicians seeking a deeper geometric understanding of 4-manifolds and low-dimensional topology.
Advance your research with this essential reference—order your copy now.
Expert Guide to the Topology of Smooth 4-Manifolds
$30.00