Topological data analysisIn applied mathematics, topological data analysis (TDA) is an approach to the analysis of datasets using techniques from topology. Extraction of information from datasets that are high-dimensional, incomplete and noisy is generally challenging. TDA provides a general framework to analyze such data in a manner that is insensitive to the particular metric chosen and provides dimensionality reduction and robustness to noise. Beyond this, it inherits functoriality, a fundamental concept of modern mathematics, from its topological nature, which allows it to adapt to new mathematical tools.
Topological quantum computerA topological quantum computer is a theoretical quantum computer proposed by Russian-American physicist Alexei Kitaev in 1997. It employs quasiparticles in two-dimensional systems, called anyons, whose world lines pass around one another to form braids in a three-dimensional spacetime (i.e., one temporal plus two spatial dimensions). These braids form the logic gates that make up the computer. The advantage of a quantum computer based on quantum braids over using trapped quantum particles is that the former is much more stable.
Urban designUrban design is an approach to the design of buildings and the spaces between them that focuses on specific design processes and outcomes. In addition to designing and shaping the physical features of towns, cities, and regional spaces, urban design considers 'bigger picture' issues of economic, social and environmental value and social design. The scope of a project can range from a local street or public space to an entire city and surrounding areas.
Topological quantum field theoryIn gauge theory and mathematical physics, a topological quantum field theory (or topological field theory or TQFT) is a quantum field theory which computes topological invariants. Although TQFTs were invented by physicists, they are also of mathematical interest, being related to, among other things, knot theory and the theory of four-manifolds in algebraic topology, and to the theory of moduli spaces in algebraic geometry. Donaldson, Jones, Witten, and Kontsevich have all won Fields Medals for mathematical work related to topological field theory.
Zone piétonnethumb|La rue du Gros-Horloge à Rouen, première voie piétonne de France. thumb|Rue du Petit-Champlain à Québec. Une zone piétonne, zone piétonnière, zone pour piétons, centre piétonnier, plateau piétonnier ou secteur piétonnier d'une ville est un ensemble de rues et de ruelles où la circulation est réservée aux piétons et souvent également aux cyclistes.
Base de données spatialesUne base de données spatiales est une base de données optimisée pour stocker et interroger des données reliées à des objets référencés géographiquement, y compris des points, les lignes et des polygones. Alors que les bases de données classiques peuvent comprendre différents types de données numériques et caractères, des fonctions additionnelles ont besoin d'être ajoutées pour traiter les types de données spatiales. Celles-ci sont typiquement appelées géométrie ou caractère.
Water-sensitive urban designWater-sensitive urban design (WSUD) is a land planning and engineering design approach which integrates the urban water cycle, including stormwater, groundwater, and wastewater management and water supply, into urban design to minimise environmental degradation and improve aesthetic and recreational appeal. WSUD is a term used in the Middle East and Australia and is similar to low-impact development (LID), a term used in the United States; and Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS), a term used in the United Kingdom.
Passage piétondroite|upright=1.5|vignette|Passage piéton à Burnaby en Colombie-Britannique (Canada). Un passage piéton (parfois appelé passage clouté, malgré la disparition des clous) est une partie de la route, aménagée afin de permettre aux piétons de circuler en sécurité sur la chaussée, généralement pour la traverser. Il est conçu pour maintenir les usagers groupés dans un espace visible par les automobilistes et où ils peuvent circuler ou traverser en toute sécurité vis-à-vis du trafic routier.
Topologievignette|Déformation continue d'une tasse avec une anse, en un tore (bouée). thumb|Un ruban de Möbius est une surface fermée dont le bord se réduit à un cercle. De tels objets sont des sujets étudiés par la topologie. La topologie est la branche des mathématiques qui étudie les propriétés d'objets géométriques préservées par déformation continue sans arrachage ni recollement, comme un élastique que l’on peut tendre sans le rompre.
Pedestrian scrambleA pedestrian scramble, also known as scramble intersection and scramble corner (Canada), 'X' Crossing (UK), diagonal crossing (US), scramble crossing (Japan), exclusive pedestrian interval, or Barnes Dance, is a type of traffic signal movement that temporarily stops all vehicular traffic, thereby allowing pedestrians to cross an intersection in every direction, including diagonally, at the same time. In Canada and the United States, It was first used in the late 1940s, but it later fell out of favor with traffic engineers there, as it increases delay for pedestrians and drivers.
