isomorphism
mathematics
- Related Topics:
- homomorphism
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- Emory University - Department of Mathematics - Isomorphisms and Composition (Nov. 25, 2024)
isomorphism, in modern algebra, a one-to-one correspondence (mapping) between two sets that preserves binary relationships between elements of the sets. For example, the set of natural numbers can be mapped onto the set of even natural numbers by multiplying each natural number by 2. The binary operation of adding two numbers is preserved—that is, adding two natural numbers and then multiplying the sum by 2 gives the same result as multiplying each natural number by 2 and then adding the products together—so the sets are isomorphic for addition. In symbols, let A and B be sets with elements an and ...(100 of 226 words)