homeomorphism


A homeomorphism f of topological spacesMathworldPlanetmath is a continuousMathworldPlanetmathPlanetmath, bijectiveMathworldPlanetmathPlanetmath map such that f-1 is also continuous. We also say that two spaces are homeomorphic if such a map exists.

If two topological spaces are homeomorphic, they are topologically equivalent — using the techniques of topology, there is no way of distinguishing one space from the other.

An autohomeomorphism (also known as a self-homeomorphism) is a homeomorphism from a topological space to itself.

Title homeomorphism
Canonical name Homeomorphism
Date of creation 2013-03-22 11:59:35
Last modified on 2013-03-22 11:59:35
Owner rspuzio (6075)
Last modified by rspuzio (6075)
Numerical id 16
Author rspuzio (6075)
Entry type Definition
Classification msc 54C05
Synonym topological equivalence
Synonym topologically equivalent
Related topic Homeotopy
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Related topic GroupoidCategory
Defines homeomorphic
Defines autohomeomorphism
Defines auto-homeomorphism
Defines self-homeomorphism