Topology — (Greek topos , place, and logos , study ) is the branch of mathematics that studies the properties of a space that are preserved under continuous deformations. Topology grew out of geometry, but unlike geometry, topology is not concerned with… … Wikipedia
Topology (disambiguation) — Topology is a branch of mathematics concerned with spatial properties preserved under bicontinuous deformation (stretching without tearing or gluing); these properties are the topological invariants.Topology may also refer to: *Topology, the… … Wikipedia
Topology (journal) — Topology is a distinguished mathematical journal publishing scholarly articles related to topology and geometry. It is published by Elsevier and was founded by J.H.C. Whitehead in 1962. At August 10, 2006, after months of unsuccessful… … Wikipedia
Topology optimization — can be defined as:A mathematical process whereby the location and number of voids within a structure is defined given a prescribed set of limitations and a clear objective. [ [http://www.lulu.com/content/794546] Investigation into Structural… … Wikipedia
Topology Dissemination Based on Reverse-Path Forwarding — (TBRPF) is a link state routing protocol for wireless mesh networks.The obvious design for a wireless link state protocol (such as the Optimized Link State Routing Protocol) transmits large amounts of routing data, and this limits the utility of… … Wikipedia
Topology (musical ensemble) — Topology is a post classical quintet from Australia, formed in 1997. A leading Australian new music ensemble, they perform throughout Australia and abroad and have to date released four albums, including one with rock/electronica band Full Fathom … Wikipedia
topology — [tō päl′ə jē, təpäl′ə jē] n. pl. topologies [< Gr topos, a place (see TOPIC) + LOGY] 1. a topographical study of a specific object, entity, place, etc. [the topology of the mind] 2. Math. the study of those properties of geometric figures that … English World dictionary
Topology — To*pol o*gy, n. [Gr. ? place + logy.] The art of, or method for, assisting the memory by associating the thing or subject to be remembered with some place. [R.] [1913 Webster] 2. a branch of mathematics which studies the properties of geometrical … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
topology — (n.) 1610s (implied in topological), from topo , comb. form of Gk. topos place + LOGY (Cf. logy) … Etymology dictionary
topology — ► NOUN 1) Mathematics the study of geometrical properties and spatial relations which remain unaffected by smooth changes in shape or size of figures. 2) the way in which constituent parts are interrelated or arranged. DERIVATIVES topological… … English terms dictionary
topology — topologic /top euh loj ik/, topological, adj. topologically, adv. topologist, n. /teuh pol euh jee/, n., pl. topologies for 3. Math. 1. the study of those properties of geometric forms that remain invariant under c … Universalium