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==Definition==
==Definition==


A '''simply connected manifold''' is a [[manifold]] which is [[simply connected space|simply connected]] as a [[topological space]]. In particular, we assume it is path-connected and connected.
A '''simply connected manifold''' is a [[manifold]] which is [[simply connected space|simply connected]] as a [[topological space]]. In particular, it is path-connected and connected.


==Relation with other properties==
==Relation with other properties==

Latest revision as of 15:25, 23 June 2016

This article defines a property of manifolds and hence also of topological spaces

Definition

A simply connected manifold is a manifold which is simply connected as a topological space. In particular, it is path-connected and connected.

Relation with other properties

Stronger properties

Weaker properties