Whenever there is something topology-related I want to post, I never know which forum to post it in! And I'm not alone; topology-related posts are scatered throughout the math section.
So I suggest we either make a topology/algebraic topology subforum in the math section or add "topology" to the "tensor analysis & differential geometry" or "Calculus and analysis".
Cyrus
Aug14-08, 06:10 PM
You get a topology section when I get my aero section! :devil:
lisab
Aug14-08, 06:11 PM
What about the chocolate subforum?!?
Evo
Aug14-08, 06:15 PM
There was a lengthy discussion on topology here.
http://physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=195378
morphism
Aug14-08, 06:17 PM
There was a lengthy discussion on topology here.
http://physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=195378
Any reason why nothing has been done yet? Really, a simple renaming of the "Tensor Analysis & Differential Geometry" to "Topology & Geometry" should be more than enough.
Evo
Aug14-08, 06:29 PM
Greg?!?
Greg Bernhardt
Aug14-08, 06:34 PM
Greg?!?
Let's hear from Halls or Hurk
Gokul43201
Aug14-08, 09:36 PM
Hurkyl had this opinion, last time round:I do like the 8 forum titles Chris suggested.
Probability & statistics doesn't really fit well with logic, sets, & categories, so that split is a very good one... and I'm not sure if either of those two can be wedged in well with the other 6 forums.
Maybe topology & analysis can be reasonably merged with manifolds & geometry?
Greg, is it okay to add subfora? Maybe we could take Chris's list, rename "combinatorics and number theory" to "discrete math and number theory" and move logic, sets, and categories a subforum of that?
Let me try to reconcile my proposal with Matt's:
Calculus and Miscellaneous
Combinatorics, Graphs, and Number Theory
Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems
Linear and Modern Algebra
Foundations (Logic, Sets, Categories)
Manifolds and Geometry
Measure Theory, Probability, Information Theory, Statistics
Topology and Analysis
No main forums will be added. Looking for a rename or subforum addition.
quasar987
Aug16-08, 01:03 PM
I think a rename is best, because there really isn't that much posts made about topology.
The idea I favor the most so far is morphism's renaming of "Tensor Analysis & Differential Geometry" to "Topology & Geometry", then mention tensor analysis in the description of the forum.
Thanks Greg!
Greg Bernhardt
Aug16-08, 01:09 PM
ok done
cristo
Aug16-08, 01:10 PM
I think a rename is best, because there really isn't that much posts made about topology.
If there aren't that many posts about topology, then why do we need to rename a forum to include it in the title? Such posts, if few in number, could simply be put in general maths. This is really a matter for the maths mentors to decide, though.
Evo
Aug16-08, 01:15 PM
If there aren't that many posts about topology, then why do we need to rename a forum to include it in the title? Such posts, if few in number, could simply be put in general maths. This is really a matter for the maths mentors to decide, though.Look up. :smile:
morphism
Aug16-08, 03:13 PM
Thank you Greg.
Greg Bernhardt
Aug16-08, 03:15 PM
Thank you Greg.
Now post away in it and don't make me regret it! :)
Hurkyl
Aug16-08, 03:20 PM
I think a rename is best, because there really isn't that much posts made about topology.
The idea I favor the most so far is morphism's renaming of "Tensor Analysis & Differential Geometry" to "Topology & Geometry", then mention tensor analysis in the description of the forum.
Thanks Greg!
I know I'm late, but I am also happy with this.