operator
Synonym of mapping and function. Often used to refer to mappings where the domain and codomain are, in some sense a space of functions.
Examples: differential operator, convolution operator.
In the study of algebraic systems such as groups and rings, an operator often refers to a mapping from some cartesian power of a set to the set , where is a cardinal. For example, multiplication of integers can be thought of as an operator from to .
Title | operator |
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Canonical name | Operator |
Date of creation | 2013-03-22 12:20:26 |
Last modified on | 2013-03-22 12:20:26 |
Owner | rmilson (146) |
Last modified by | rmilson (146) |
Numerical id | 6 |
Author | rmilson (146) |
Entry type | Definition |
Classification | msc 03-00 |
Synonym | mapping function |