Statements (13)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:mathematical_concept
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| gptkbp:defines |
an embedded disk in a 4-manifold whose boundary is the union of two arcs lying on two surfaces intersecting transversely
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| gptkbp:field |
gptkb:topology
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Whitney disk
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| gptkbp:namedAfter |
gptkb:Hassler_Whitney
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| gptkbp:purpose |
to eliminate intersection points between surfaces in 4-manifolds
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| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Whitney_trick
intersection form |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:Whitney_trick
gptkb:4-manifold_theory surgery theory |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Whitney_trick
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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