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Chern class

characteristic classes on algebraic vector bundles
Intangible mathematical_concept Q1069818
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Chern class

Summary

Chern class is a mathematical concept[1]. It draws 878 Wikipedia views per month (mathematical_concept category, ranking #108 of 1,007).[2]

Key Facts

  • Chern class's instance of is recorded as mathematical concept[3].
  • Shiing-Shen Chern is named after Chern class[4].
  • Chern class is a type of characteristic class[5].
  • Chern class's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[6].

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Definition and Type

Chern class's instance of is recorded as mathematical concept[3]. It is a type of characteristic class[5].

Origins

Shiing-Shen Chern is named after Chern class[4].

Why It Matters

Chern class draws 878 Wikipedia views per month (mathematical_concept category, ranking #108 of 1,007).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] It is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Related Entities

Shiing-Shen Chern

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [7] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13h ago · Twofivesixbot bot · 2026-05-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of → mathematical concept
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    Maintained by wikiproject → WikiProject Mathematics
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    + 4 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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