👉 In mathematics, a sheaf is a type of mathematical structure that generalizes the concept of vector spaces. It allows for the study and manipulation of differentiable functions on manifolds.
A sheaf can be thought of as an abstract mathematical object that represents certain types of functions or operations on manifolds, such as vector fields, distributions, or germs. Sheaves are used extensively in various branches of mathematics, including algebraic topology, differential geometry, and mathematical physics.
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