The fundamental group is a concept in the study of [[algebraic topology]]. For every point in a [[topological space]], one can associate with it a group that conveys information on an open neighbourhood of that point. The fundamental group is also the first [[homotopy group]]. | The fundamental group is a concept in the study of [[algebraic topology]]. For every point in a [[topological space]], one can associate with it a group that conveys information on an open neighbourhood of that point. The fundamental group is also the first [[homotopy group]]. |