Homeomorphism Definition and 72 Threads

  1. R

    Definition of a homeomorphism between topological spaces

    The definition of a homeomorphism between topological spaces X, Y, is that there exists a function Y=f(X) that is continuous and whose inverse X=f-1(Y) is also continuous. Can I assume that the function f is a bijection, since inverses only exist for bijections? Also, I thought that if a...
  2. R

    Homeomorphism and project space

    1. (1) (a) Let X be a topological space. Prove that the set Homeo(X) of home- omorphisms f : X → X becomes a group when endowed with the binary operation f ◦ g. (b) Let G be a subgroup of Homeo(X). Prove that the relation ‘xRG y ⇔ ∃g ∈ G such that g(x) = y ’ is an equivalence relation. (c)...
  3. B

    Proof of Homeomorphism: An Example

    Hi Guy's I need to show that two spaces are Homeomorphic for a given function between them. Is there an online example of a proof. A lot of text on the web tells you what it needs to be a homeomorphism but I not an example of a proof. I just want an good example I can you to help me...
  4. J

    Homeomorphism (defining a chart)

    hello, im trying to get a homeomorphism between a n-dim vector space and R^n that is independent of the basis. (im actually defining a C \infinity structure on V) since i want a homeomorphism, i know i should define a topology on my vector space, which is the norm, since that would be...
  5. J

    Homeomorphism between a 1-dim vector space and R

    im trying to get a homeomorphism between a 1-dim vector space and R, but independent of the basis. Any ideas?
  6. D

    Distinction between this geometric example of a Diffeomorphism & a Homeomorphism

    when I first learned about homeomorphic sets, I was given the example of a doughnut and a coffee cup as being homeomorphic since they could be continuously deformed into each other. fair enough. Recently I heard another such example being given about diffeomorphisms: "Take a rubber cube...
  7. L

    Define the mapping torus of a homeomorphism

    Define the mapping torus of a homeomorphism \phi:X \rightarrow X to be the identification space T(\phi)= X \times I / \{ (x,0) \sim (\phi(x),1) | x \in X \} I have to identify T(\phi) with a standard space and prove that it is homotopy equivalent to S^1 by constructing explicit maps f:S^1...
  8. M

    Proof of Homeomorphism between D^n/S^{n-1} and S^n

    Homework Statement Prove that D^n/S^{n-1} is homeomorphic to S^n . (Hint - try the cases n = 1,2,3 first). Homework Equations X/Y is defined as the union of the complement X\Y with one point. I showed in a previous section that the equivalence relation x~x' if x and x' are in Y gives...
  9. L

    Proving Homeomorphism: D^n / S^{n-1} to S^n using n=1,2,3 cases

    If D^n is the unit n ball in Euclidean n-space. i.e. D^n = \{ x \in \mathbb{R}^n : ||x|| \leq 1 \} and S^n is an n-sphere. how do i show that D^n / S^{n-1} is homeomorphic to S^n? there's a hint suggesting i first of all try the n=1,2,3 cases. where X/Y= X \backslash Y \cup \{ t \} where t...
  10. V

    Homeomorphism between unit square and unit disc

    Homework Statement I want to find a bijective function from [0,1] x [0,1] -> D, where D is the closed unit disc. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I have been able to find two continuous surjective functions, but neither is injective. they are...
  11. Q

    Diffeomorphism vs. homeomorphism

    Is it fair to think of a diffeomorphism as being a "stronger" condition then a homeomorphism? I know this is probably a dumb question, but I'm trying to teach myself some topology, and still waiting for Munkres to come in the mail. :)
  12. B

    Can functions with infinite derivatives at infinity be local homeomorphisms?

    I've just been reading about how complex functions can be defined on the extended complex plane. They start with rational functions as examples, and defining them at oo so they're continuous at oo in a sense. Eg, 1/z would be defined to be 0 at z = oo. I understand that given a holomorphic...
  13. I

    Homeomorphism of the projective n-space

    Hi, I'm trying to prove that the projective n-space is homeomorphic to identification space B^n / ~ where for x, x' \in B^n: x~x'~\Leftrightarrow~x=x' or x'=\pm x \in S^{n-1}, The way I have tried to solve this is, I introduced: {H_{+}}^{n}=\{x\in S^n | x_n \geq 0\} Then...
  14. L

    Homeomorphism from S^2 to a subset of S^2

    So for my analysis final, one of the questions was to prove the smooth version of the Hairy Ball theorem (that there is no smooth, non-vanishing function f from S^2 to itself such that for all x in S^2, f(x) is non-zero and x is tangent to f(x)) (The exam was over 2 weeks ago, so I think it's...
  15. R

    Homeomorphism calculation help

    How can we show that the set {A in GL(n;R) | det(A)>0} is homeomorphic to the set {A in GL(n;R) | det(A)<0}?"
  16. J

    Topology: homeomorphism between quotient spaces

    I posted this earlier and thought I solved it using a certain definition, which now I think is wrong, so I'm posting this again: Show that the quotient spaces R^2, R^2/D^2, R^2/I, and R^2/A are homeomorphic where D^2 is the closed ball of radius 1, centered at the origin. I is the closed...
  17. J

    TOPOLOGY: homeomorphism between quotient spaces

    Show the following spaces are homeomorphic: \mathbb{R}^2, \mathbb{R}^2/I, \mathbb{R}^2/D^2. Note: D^2 is the closed ball of radius 1 centered at the origin. I is the closed interval [0,1] in \mathbb{R}. THEOREM: It is enough to find a surjective, continuous map f:X\rightarrow Y to show that...
  18. J

    In topology: homeomorphism v. monotone function

    1. Let f:\mathbb{R}\rightarrow\mathbb{R} be a bijection. Prove that f is a homeomorphism iff f is a monotone function. I think I have it one way (if f is monotone, it is a homeomorphism), but I'm stuck on the other way (if f is a homeomorphism, then it is monotone). I tried to prove...
  19. N

    Is tan: (-π/2, π/2) -> R a Homeomorphism?

    Show that tan: (-pie/2,pie/2)->R is a homeomorphism where tan = sin/cos To show that f and f^-1 are cts, it seems trivial from a sketch but how do you do it? For 1-1 tan(x) = tan(y) Need to knwo x =y tan(x) = sinx.cosx = siny/cosy = tany => sixcosy = sinycosx this gets you...
  20. S

    Explicit or analytic formula for a homeomorphism

    What would an explicit or analytic formula for a homeomorphism between a circle and a square be? Or a disc and [0,1] x [0,1]?
  21. T

    Homeomorphism of Rings: Proving Existence for Prime Numbers p and q

    Let p,q be two prime numbers. Prove that there exists a homeomorphism of rings such that f([1]_p)=[1]_q from Z_p[X] into Z_q[X] if and only if p=q. I believe that the converse of the statement is trivial but the implication seems to be obvious? I really don't know what there really is to...
  22. M

    Proving the Intermediate Value Theorem in Higher Dimensions using Homeomorphisms

    hi! would like to know what a homeomorphism means ( how do you geometrically visualize it?) AND is the symbol 8 homeomorphic to the symbol X? Why or why not? ( from whatever little i know intuitively about homeomorphisms, i think it is not...)
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