We need a topology subforum

[quasar987]

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]

You get a topology section when I get my aero section!

 

[lisab]

What about the chocolate subforum?!?

 

[Evo]

There was a lengthy discussion on topology here.

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=195378

 

[morphism]

There was a lengthy discussion on topology here.

https://www.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]

Greg?!?

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Greg?!?

Let's hear from Halls or Hurk

 

[Gokul43201]

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

https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=1518774&postcount=35
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=1512071&postcount=25

 

[morphism]

So, what's the verdict?

 

[Cyrus]

Give the man his topology forum I say!

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Hurkyl had this opinion, last time round:



https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=1518774&postcount=35
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=1512071&postcount=25

No main forums will be added. Looking for a rename or subforum addition.

 

[quasar987]

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]

ok done

 

[cristo]

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]

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.

 

[morphism]

Thank you Greg.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Thank you Greg.

Now post away in it and don't make me regret it! :)

 

[Hurkyl]

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.