# homological algebra

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## homological algebra

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(mathematics)
The study of the structure of modules, particularly by means of exact sequences; it has application to the study of a topological space via its homology groups.
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The subject area is an innovative blend of group theory, homological algebra, topology, geometry, number theory and computer science.
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Other topics include topological homological algebra, topological algebraic geometry, sheaf theory, and L-theory.

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