Geometric Group Theory
A 3-manifold is a topological space that locally resembles the Euclidean space $$ ext{R}^3$$, meaning that every point has a neighborhood that is homeomorphic to an open ball in $$ ext{R}^3$$. These structures are fundamental in geometry and topology, as they generalize surfaces and allow for higher-dimensional analysis. The study of 3-manifolds plays a crucial role in understanding the shapes of spaces and their intrinsic geometric properties.
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