Atlas

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Note: this page defines an atlas on a Topological manifold which isn't very useful by itself, see Smooth atlas

Definition

An atlas for M[1] (where M is a topological n-manifold) is a collection of charts whose domains cover M

Notation

A common letter used for atlases is A

See also

References

  1. Jump up Introduction to smooth manifolds - John M Lee - Second Edition