Math 2.0

Algebraic topology Homotopy: basic notions Concept

Pointed space

Summary

A pointed space is a topological space together with a chosen point, its base point. Maps of pointed spaces are continuous maps that send base point to base point. Many constructions of homotopy theory need a base point, such as the fundamental group, the loop space and the wedge sum.

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Further reading

  1. Web https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pointed_space
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