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Adams spectral sequence

Okay, so imagine you have a big puzzle with different pieces. But instead of putting the puzzle together all at once, you need to put it together piece by piece.

The Adams Spectral Sequence is like a tool to help you figure out how to put the puzzle together. It helps you understand how different pieces of the puzzle fit together.

In math terms, the Adams Spectral Sequence helps us understand the different levels of complexity in a mathematical concept called homotopy groups. These groups help us understand how different spaces are connected to each other.

Just like with a puzzle, we need to figure out how these different levels fit together in order to understand the big picture. And the Adams Spectral Sequence gives us a way to do that.
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