Manifolds, Covers, Fundamental Groups, and Group Actions by Homeomorphisms - Lecture 2

Explore fundamental concepts in topology and group theory in this 1 hour 39 minute lecture by Nikolay Bogachev from the University of Toronto. Delve into the study of manifolds, covers, fundamental groups, and group actions by homeomorphisms. Part of the "Geometry, Arithmetic, and Dynamics of Discrete Groups" series offered through the Fields Institute's Shared Graduate Courses Program, this lecture provides advanced insights into the intersection of geometry and group theory. Gain a deeper understanding of these complex mathematical structures and their applications in modern topology.