What is the induced isomorphism of a handle decomposition $X_k=X_k-1cup H^lambda_k$, $X_0=D^m$ given by the long exact Mayer-Vietoris sequence?

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Let $X_k=X_k-1cup_theta H^lambda_k$, for $kge 1$, be the $lambda_k$-handle attached to a $dim X_k-1$-manifold along the embedding map $theta:S^lambda_k-1times D^dim X_k-1-lambda_ktopartial X_k-1$ with $X_0=D^m$. Then the long exact Mayer-Vietoris sequence is $$dotslongrightarrow H_lambda_k+1(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1cap H^lambda_k)overset(i^k_*,j^k_*)longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1)oplus H_lambda_k(H^lambda_k)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k-1cap H^lambda_k)overset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k-1)oplus H_lambda_k-1(H^lambda_k)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrowH_lambda_k-2(S^lambda_k-1)overset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow dots overset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow H_0(X_k-1)oplus H_0(H^lambda_k)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_0(X_k)longrightarrow 0$$ or equivalently, $$dotslongrightarrow H_lambda_k+1(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(S^lambda_k-1)overset(i^k_*,j^k_*)longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1)oplus H_lambda_k(H^lambda_k)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(S^lambda_k-1)overset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k-1)oplus H_lambda_k-1(H^lambda_k)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrowH_lambda_k-2(S^lambda_k-1)overset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow dots overset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow H_0(X_k-1)oplus H_0(H^lambda_k)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_0(X_k)longrightarrow 0.$$ Observing that $H^k=D^ktimes D^nâÂÂkcong*$ has trivial homology, the exact sequence reduces to $$0overset(i^k_*,j^k_*)longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow mathbbZoverset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k-1)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow 0.$$
What is the induced isomorphism, from the sequence of short exact sequences obtained from this long exact sequence, which involves $H_lambda_k(X_k)$? Is it correct to write $0overset(i^k_*,j^k_*)longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow mathbbZoverset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow0$?
I know that $textim(H_lambda_k(X_k-1))=ker(H_lambda_k(X_k)tomathbbZ)$; however, I am not sure how to determine this kernel. I believe this long exact sequence may be decomposed into a sequence of short exact sequences, one of which being $0overset(i^k_*,j^k_*)longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow mathbbZoverset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow0$.
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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Let $X_k=X_k-1cup_theta H^lambda_k$, for $kge 1$, be the $lambda_k$-handle attached to a $dim X_k-1$-manifold along the embedding map $theta:S^lambda_k-1times D^dim X_k-1-lambda_ktopartial X_k-1$ with $X_0=D^m$. Then the long exact Mayer-Vietoris sequence is $$dotslongrightarrow H_lambda_k+1(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1cap H^lambda_k)overset(i^k_*,j^k_*)longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1)oplus H_lambda_k(H^lambda_k)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k-1cap H^lambda_k)overset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k-1)oplus H_lambda_k-1(H^lambda_k)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrowH_lambda_k-2(S^lambda_k-1)overset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow dots overset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow H_0(X_k-1)oplus H_0(H^lambda_k)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_0(X_k)longrightarrow 0$$ or equivalently, $$dotslongrightarrow H_lambda_k+1(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(S^lambda_k-1)overset(i^k_*,j^k_*)longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1)oplus H_lambda_k(H^lambda_k)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(S^lambda_k-1)overset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k-1)oplus H_lambda_k-1(H^lambda_k)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrowH_lambda_k-2(S^lambda_k-1)overset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow dots overset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow H_0(X_k-1)oplus H_0(H^lambda_k)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_0(X_k)longrightarrow 0.$$ Observing that $H^k=D^ktimes D^nâÂÂkcong*$ has trivial homology, the exact sequence reduces to $$0overset(i^k_*,j^k_*)longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow mathbbZoverset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k-1)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow 0.$$
What is the induced isomorphism, from the sequence of short exact sequences obtained from this long exact sequence, which involves $H_lambda_k(X_k)$? Is it correct to write $0overset(i^k_*,j^k_*)longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow mathbbZoverset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow0$?
I know that $textim(H_lambda_k(X_k-1))=ker(H_lambda_k(X_k)tomathbbZ)$; however, I am not sure how to determine this kernel. I believe this long exact sequence may be decomposed into a sequence of short exact sequences, one of which being $0overset(i^k_*,j^k_*)longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow mathbbZoverset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow0$.
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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You know that $H^k=D^ktimes D^n-ksimeqast$ has trivial cohomology. Also $H^kcap Mcong S^k-1times D^nsimeq S^k-1$ has (reduced) cohomology in only a single dimension. These observations should simplify your sequences somewhat.
â Tyrone
Sep 2 at 13:34
Thanks @Tyrone! The sequence reduces to $0overset(i^k_*,j^k_*)longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1)oversetk^n_*-ell^n_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow mathbbZoverset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k-1)oversetk^n_*-ell^n_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow 0$.
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Sep 2 at 15:50
Is there a way to proceed from here? @Tyrone
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Sep 2 at 20:19
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You can simplitfy your maps as well. The point is that there is that there is a deformation retraction of $Mcup H^k$ onto the core $Mcup_S^k-1 (D^ktimes 0)$ so homotopically attaching a $k$-handle is just the same as attaching a $k$-cell. If you want to study CW homology then maybe Hatcher's book would be a good place to start for a fairly modern treatment.
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Sep 3 at 8:55
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Let $X_k=X_k-1cup_theta H^lambda_k$, for $kge 1$, be the $lambda_k$-handle attached to a $dim X_k-1$-manifold along the embedding map $theta:S^lambda_k-1times D^dim X_k-1-lambda_ktopartial X_k-1$ with $X_0=D^m$. Then the long exact Mayer-Vietoris sequence is $$dotslongrightarrow H_lambda_k+1(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1cap H^lambda_k)overset(i^k_*,j^k_*)longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1)oplus H_lambda_k(H^lambda_k)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k-1cap H^lambda_k)overset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k-1)oplus H_lambda_k-1(H^lambda_k)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrowH_lambda_k-2(S^lambda_k-1)overset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow dots overset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow H_0(X_k-1)oplus H_0(H^lambda_k)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_0(X_k)longrightarrow 0$$ or equivalently, $$dotslongrightarrow H_lambda_k+1(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(S^lambda_k-1)overset(i^k_*,j^k_*)longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1)oplus H_lambda_k(H^lambda_k)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(S^lambda_k-1)overset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k-1)oplus H_lambda_k-1(H^lambda_k)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrowH_lambda_k-2(S^lambda_k-1)overset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow dots overset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow H_0(X_k-1)oplus H_0(H^lambda_k)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_0(X_k)longrightarrow 0.$$ Observing that $H^k=D^ktimes D^nâÂÂkcong*$ has trivial homology, the exact sequence reduces to $$0overset(i^k_*,j^k_*)longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow mathbbZoverset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k-1)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow 0.$$
What is the induced isomorphism, from the sequence of short exact sequences obtained from this long exact sequence, which involves $H_lambda_k(X_k)$? Is it correct to write $0overset(i^k_*,j^k_*)longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow mathbbZoverset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow0$?
I know that $textim(H_lambda_k(X_k-1))=ker(H_lambda_k(X_k)tomathbbZ)$; however, I am not sure how to determine this kernel. I believe this long exact sequence may be decomposed into a sequence of short exact sequences, one of which being $0overset(i^k_*,j^k_*)longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow mathbbZoverset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow0$.
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
algebraic-topology homology-cohomology
Let $X_k=X_k-1cup_theta H^lambda_k$, for $kge 1$, be the $lambda_k$-handle attached to a $dim X_k-1$-manifold along the embedding map $theta:S^lambda_k-1times D^dim X_k-1-lambda_ktopartial X_k-1$ with $X_0=D^m$. Then the long exact Mayer-Vietoris sequence is $$dotslongrightarrow H_lambda_k+1(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1cap H^lambda_k)overset(i^k_*,j^k_*)longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1)oplus H_lambda_k(H^lambda_k)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k-1cap H^lambda_k)overset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k-1)oplus H_lambda_k-1(H^lambda_k)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrowH_lambda_k-2(S^lambda_k-1)overset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow dots overset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow H_0(X_k-1)oplus H_0(H^lambda_k)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_0(X_k)longrightarrow 0$$ or equivalently, $$dotslongrightarrow H_lambda_k+1(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(S^lambda_k-1)overset(i^k_*,j^k_*)longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1)oplus H_lambda_k(H^lambda_k)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(S^lambda_k-1)overset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k-1)oplus H_lambda_k-1(H^lambda_k)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrowH_lambda_k-2(S^lambda_k-1)overset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow dots overset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow H_0(X_k-1)oplus H_0(H^lambda_k)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_0(X_k)longrightarrow 0.$$ Observing that $H^k=D^ktimes D^nâÂÂkcong*$ has trivial homology, the exact sequence reduces to $$0overset(i^k_*,j^k_*)longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow mathbbZoverset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k-1)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow 0.$$
What is the induced isomorphism, from the sequence of short exact sequences obtained from this long exact sequence, which involves $H_lambda_k(X_k)$? Is it correct to write $0overset(i^k_*,j^k_*)longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow mathbbZoverset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow0$?
I know that $textim(H_lambda_k(X_k-1))=ker(H_lambda_k(X_k)tomathbbZ)$; however, I am not sure how to determine this kernel. I believe this long exact sequence may be decomposed into a sequence of short exact sequences, one of which being $0overset(i^k_*,j^k_*)longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1)oversetk^k_*-ell^k_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow mathbbZoverset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow0$.
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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You know that $H^k=D^ktimes D^n-ksimeqast$ has trivial cohomology. Also $H^kcap Mcong S^k-1times D^nsimeq S^k-1$ has (reduced) cohomology in only a single dimension. These observations should simplify your sequences somewhat.
â Tyrone
Sep 2 at 13:34
Thanks @Tyrone! The sequence reduces to $0overset(i^k_*,j^k_*)longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1)oversetk^n_*-ell^n_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow mathbbZoverset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k-1)oversetk^n_*-ell^n_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow 0$.
â Multivariablecalculus
Sep 2 at 15:50
Is there a way to proceed from here? @Tyrone
â Multivariablecalculus
Sep 2 at 20:19
1
You can simplitfy your maps as well. The point is that there is that there is a deformation retraction of $Mcup H^k$ onto the core $Mcup_S^k-1 (D^ktimes 0)$ so homotopically attaching a $k$-handle is just the same as attaching a $k$-cell. If you want to study CW homology then maybe Hatcher's book would be a good place to start for a fairly modern treatment.
â Tyrone
Sep 3 at 8:55
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You know that $H^k=D^ktimes D^n-ksimeqast$ has trivial cohomology. Also $H^kcap Mcong S^k-1times D^nsimeq S^k-1$ has (reduced) cohomology in only a single dimension. These observations should simplify your sequences somewhat.
â Tyrone
Sep 2 at 13:34
Thanks @Tyrone! The sequence reduces to $0overset(i^k_*,j^k_*)longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1)oversetk^n_*-ell^n_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow mathbbZoverset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k-1)oversetk^n_*-ell^n_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow 0$.
â Multivariablecalculus
Sep 2 at 15:50
Is there a way to proceed from here? @Tyrone
â Multivariablecalculus
Sep 2 at 20:19
1
You can simplitfy your maps as well. The point is that there is that there is a deformation retraction of $Mcup H^k$ onto the core $Mcup_S^k-1 (D^ktimes 0)$ so homotopically attaching a $k$-handle is just the same as attaching a $k$-cell. If you want to study CW homology then maybe Hatcher's book would be a good place to start for a fairly modern treatment.
â Tyrone
Sep 3 at 8:55
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You know that $H^k=D^ktimes D^n-ksimeqast$ has trivial cohomology. Also $H^kcap Mcong S^k-1times D^nsimeq S^k-1$ has (reduced) cohomology in only a single dimension. These observations should simplify your sequences somewhat.
â Tyrone
Sep 2 at 13:34
You know that $H^k=D^ktimes D^n-ksimeqast$ has trivial cohomology. Also $H^kcap Mcong S^k-1times D^nsimeq S^k-1$ has (reduced) cohomology in only a single dimension. These observations should simplify your sequences somewhat.
â Tyrone
Sep 2 at 13:34
Thanks @Tyrone! The sequence reduces to $0overset(i^k_*,j^k_*)longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1)oversetk^n_*-ell^n_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow mathbbZoverset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k-1)oversetk^n_*-ell^n_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow 0$.
â Multivariablecalculus
Sep 2 at 15:50
Thanks @Tyrone! The sequence reduces to $0overset(i^k_*,j^k_*)longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1)oversetk^n_*-ell^n_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow mathbbZoverset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k-1)oversetk^n_*-ell^n_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow 0$.
â Multivariablecalculus
Sep 2 at 15:50
Is there a way to proceed from here? @Tyrone
â Multivariablecalculus
Sep 2 at 20:19
Is there a way to proceed from here? @Tyrone
â Multivariablecalculus
Sep 2 at 20:19
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You can simplitfy your maps as well. The point is that there is that there is a deformation retraction of $Mcup H^k$ onto the core $Mcup_S^k-1 (D^ktimes 0)$ so homotopically attaching a $k$-handle is just the same as attaching a $k$-cell. If you want to study CW homology then maybe Hatcher's book would be a good place to start for a fairly modern treatment.
â Tyrone
Sep 3 at 8:55
You can simplitfy your maps as well. The point is that there is that there is a deformation retraction of $Mcup H^k$ onto the core $Mcup_S^k-1 (D^ktimes 0)$ so homotopically attaching a $k$-handle is just the same as attaching a $k$-cell. If you want to study CW homology then maybe Hatcher's book would be a good place to start for a fairly modern treatment.
â Tyrone
Sep 3 at 8:55
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You know that $H^k=D^ktimes D^n-ksimeqast$ has trivial cohomology. Also $H^kcap Mcong S^k-1times D^nsimeq S^k-1$ has (reduced) cohomology in only a single dimension. These observations should simplify your sequences somewhat.
â Tyrone
Sep 2 at 13:34
Thanks @Tyrone! The sequence reduces to $0overset(i^k_*,j^k_*)longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k-1)oversetk^n_*-ell^n_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow mathbbZoverset(i_*^k,j_*^k)longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k-1)oversetk^n_*-ell^n_*longrightarrow H_lambda_k-1(X_k)oversetpartial_*longrightarrow 0$.
â Multivariablecalculus
Sep 2 at 15:50
Is there a way to proceed from here? @Tyrone
â Multivariablecalculus
Sep 2 at 20:19
1
You can simplitfy your maps as well. The point is that there is that there is a deformation retraction of $Mcup H^k$ onto the core $Mcup_S^k-1 (D^ktimes 0)$ so homotopically attaching a $k$-handle is just the same as attaching a $k$-cell. If you want to study CW homology then maybe Hatcher's book would be a good place to start for a fairly modern treatment.
â Tyrone
Sep 3 at 8:55