Definition:Fundamental Group
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Definition
Let $\struct {X, x_0}$ be a pointed topological space with base point $x_0$.
The fundamental group $\map {\pi_1} {X, x_0}$ of $X$ at the base point $x_0$ is the set of homotopy classes of loops with base point $x_0$ with multiplication of homotopy classes of paths.
Also see
- Fundamental Group is Group
- Definition:Fundamental Group Functor
- Definition:Homotopy Group
- Fundamental Group is Independent of Base Point for Path-Connected Space
Sources
- 2000: James R. Munkres: Topology (2nd ed.): $9$: The Fundamental Group $\S 52$: The Fundamental Group