Topological category 1970-01-01
In mathematics, a **topological category** is a category in which the morphisms (arrows) have certain continuity properties that are compatible with a topological structure on the objects. The concept arises in the field of category theory and topology and serves as a framework for studying topological spaces and continuous functions through categorical methods. ### Basic Components: 1. **Objects**: The objects in a topological category are typically topological spaces.
Tower of objects 1970-01-01
The "Tower of Objects" typically refers to a concept or puzzle involving the stacking or arrangement of objects in a tower-like formation. However, it can also pertain to specific contexts, such as mathematics, gaming, or computer science, where the idea of organizing or managing a series of entities (objects) in a hierarchical or structured manner is employed.
Universal property 1970-01-01
The term "universal property" is used in various contexts within mathematics, particularly in category theory and algebra. A universal property describes a property of a mathematical object that is characterized by its relationships with other objects in a way that is especially "universal" or general. ### In Category Theory In category theory, a universal property typically describes a construction that is unique up to isomorphism. This often involves the definition of an object in terms of its relationships to other objects.
Waldhausen category 1970-01-01
A Waldhausen category is a concept from the field of stable homotopy theory and algebraic K-theory, named after the mathematician Friedhelm Waldhausen. It is used to provide a framework for studying stable categories and K-theory in a categorical context. A Waldhausen category consists of the following components: 1. **Category:** You begin with an additive category \( \mathcal{C} \).
Well-pointed category 1970-01-01