An elementary illustrated introduction to simplicial sets
Algebraic Topology
2023-06-12 v8 Category Theory
Geometric Topology
Abstract
This is an expository introduction to simplicial sets and simplicial homotopy theory with particular focus on relating the combinatorial aspects of the theory to their geometric/topological origins. It is intended to be accessible to students familiar with just the fundamentals of algebraic topology.
Cite
@article{arxiv.0809.4221,
title = {An elementary illustrated introduction to simplicial sets},
author = {Greg Friedman},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0809.4221},
year = {2023}
}
Comments
Several minor errata corrected since published version. A list of changes is provided at the end of the document