Difference between revisions of "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 $\mathcal{A}$

See also

• Manifold
• Chart
• Smooth atlas

References

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