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I didn't see a topology forum, so I thought I'd post this question here. Can anyone give any pointers on using van Kampen's theorem? I understand the basic way it works, decompose a space X into open, path-connected sets, say U and V.
Then pi1(U) * pi1(V) = pi1(X)/N, where N is a normal subgroup. The N is what gives me trouble. How do calculate what the normal subgroup is?
Any help is appreciated!
Then pi1(U) * pi1(V) = pi1(X)/N, where N is a normal subgroup. The N is what gives me trouble. How do calculate what the normal subgroup is?
Any help is appreciated!