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Why is Homology so Powerful?

Algebraic Topology 2020-03-03 v2 Category Theory

Abstract

My short answer to this question is that homology is powerful because it computes invariants of higher categories. In this article we show how this true by taking a leisurely tour of the connection between category theory and homological algebra.

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@article{arxiv.2001.00314,
  title  = {Why is Homology so Powerful?},
  author = {Jade Master},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2001.00314},
  year   = {2020}
}

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15 pages

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