cat(0) groups are a class of groups that have a geometrical interpretation in terms of spaces with non-positive curvature, particularly as the fundamental groups of simply connected CAT(0) spaces. These groups exhibit unique properties such as the existence of unique geodesics between any two points, which helps in studying their structure and relationships to other mathematical objects, like complex structures or algorithmic decision problems.
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