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H-space

H-space noun: a topological space X (generally assumed to be connected) together with a continuous map μ : X × X → X with an identity element e such that μ(e, x) = μ(x, e) = x for all x in X.

Noun

H-space (plural H-spaces)

  1. A topological space X (generally assumed to be connected) together with a continuous map μ : X × X → X with an identity element e such that μ(e, x) = μ(x, e) = x for all x in X.

Forms of H-space

pluralH-spaces

Origin of H-space

The H was suggested by Jean-Pierre Serre in recognition of the influence exerted on the subject by Heinz Hopf.

Questions about H-space

What does H-space mean?
H-space means a topological space X (generally assumed to be connected) together with a continuous map μ : X × X → X with an identity element e such that μ(e, x) = μ(x, e) = x for all x in X.
What part of speech is H-space?
H-space is a noun.
What is the plural of H-space?
The plural of H-space is H-spaces.

Words near H-space in the dictionary

  1. H-S chart
  2. H-S charts
  3. H-shackle
  4. H-shackles
  5. H-shaped
  6. H-space
  7. H-spaces
  8. h-system
  9. H-Town
  10. h-word
  11. h-words

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