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In [[mathematics]], a [[topological space]] <math>X</math> is called '''countably generated''' if the topology of <math>X</math> is determined by the [[countable]] sets in a similar way as the topology of a [[sequential space]] (or a [[Fréchet space]]) is determined by the convergent sequences.
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The countably generated spaces are precisely the spaces having countable [[Tightness (topology)|tightness]]—therefore the name '''{{visible anchor|countably tight}}''' is used as well.
In [[mathematics]], a [[topological space]] ''X'' is called '''countably generated''' if the topology of ''X'' is determined by the [[countable]] sets in a similar way as the topology of a [[sequential space]] (or a [[Fréchet space]]) by the convergent sequences.

The countable generated spaces are precisely the spaces having countable [[tightness]] - therefore the name ''countably tight'' is used as well.


==Definition==
==Definition==


A topological space ''X'' is called '''countably generated''' if ''V'' is closed in ''X'' whenever for each countable subspace ''U'' of ''X'' the set <math>V \cap U</math> is closed in ''U''. Equivalently, ''X'' is countably generated if and only if the closure of any subset ''A'' of ''X'' equals the union of closures of all countable subsets of ''A''.
A topological space <math>X</math> is called '''{{visible anchor|countably generated}}''' if for every subset <math>V \subseteq X,</math> <math>V</math> is closed in <math>X</math> whenever for each countable [[Subspace (topology)|subspace]] <math>U</math> of <math>X</math> the set <math>V \cap U</math> is closed in <math>U</math>. Equivalently, <math>X</math> is countably generated if and only if the closure of any <math>A \subseteq X</math> equals the union of closures of all countable subsets of <math>A.</math>


==Countable fan tightness==
A [[quotient space|quotient]] of countably generated space is again countably generated. Similarly, a [[topological sum]] of countably generated spaces is countably generated. Therefore the countably generated spaces form a [[coreflective subcategory]] of the [[category of topological spaces]]. They are the coreflective hull of all countable spaces.


A topological space <math>X</math> has '''{{visible anchor|countable fan tightness}}''' if for every point <math>x \in X</math> and every sequence <math>A_1, A_2, \ldots</math> of subsets of the space <math>X</math> such that <math>x \in {\textstyle\bigcap\limits_n} \, \overline{A_n} = \overline{A_1} \cap \overline{A_2} \cap \cdots,</math> there are finite set <math>B_1\subseteq A_1, B_2 \subseteq A_2, \ldots</math> such that <math>x \in \overline{{\textstyle\bigcup\limits_n} \, B_n} = \overline{B_1 \cup B_2 \cup \cdots}.</math>
Any [[subspace]] of a countably generated space is again countably generated.

A topological space <math>X</math> has '''{{visible anchor|countable strong fan tightness}}''' if for every point <math>x \in X</math> and every sequence <math>A_1, A_2, \ldots</math> of subsets of the space <math>X</math> such that <math>x \in {\textstyle\bigcap\limits_n} \, \overline{A_n} = \overline{A_1} \cap \overline{A_2} \cap \cdots,</math> there are points <math>x_1 \in A_1, x_2 \in A_2, \ldots</math> such that <math>x \in \overline{\left\{x_1, x_2, \ldots\right\}}.</math> Every [[strong Fréchet–Urysohn space]] has strong countable fan tightness.

==Properties==

A [[Quotient space (topology)|quotient]] of a countably generated space is again countably generated. Similarly, a [[topological sum]] of countably generated spaces is countably generated. Therefore, the countably generated spaces form a [[coreflective subcategory]] of the [[category of topological spaces]]. They are the coreflective hull of all countable spaces.

Any subspace of a countably generated space is again countably generated.


==Examples==
==Examples==


Every sequential space (in particular, every metrizable space) is countably generated.
Every sequential space (in particular, every [[metrizable space]]) is countably generated.


An example of a space which is countably generated but not sequential can be obtained, for instance, as a subspace of [[Arens-Fort space]].
An example of a space which is countably generated but not sequential can be obtained, for instance, as a subspace of [[Arens–Fort space]].


==See also==
==See also==


* The concept of [[finitely generated space]] is related to this notion.
* {{annotated link|Finitely generated space}}
* {{annotated link|Locally closed subset}}
* {{annotated link|Tightness (topology)}} − Tightness is a cardinal function related to countably generated spaces and their generalizations.

==References==

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* {{cite book|last=Herrlich|first=Horst|authorlink=Horst Herrlich|title=Topologische Reflexionen und Coreflexionen|publisher=[[Springer Science+Business Media|Springer]]|location=Berlin|year=1968|others=Lecture Notes in Math. 78}}


==External links==
==External links==
* A Glossary of Definitions from General Topology [https://web.archive.org/web/20120204044336/https://math.berkeley.edu/~apollo/topodefs.ps]
* http://thales.doa.fmph.uniba.sk/density/pages/slides/sleziak/paper.pdf
* https://web.archive.org/web/20040917084107/http://thales.doa.fmph.uniba.sk/density/pages/slides/sleziak/paper.pdf

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Latest revision as of 05:19, 6 April 2024

In mathematics, a topological space is called countably generated if the topology of is determined by the countable sets in a similar way as the topology of a sequential space (or a Fréchet space) is determined by the convergent sequences.

The countably generated spaces are precisely the spaces having countable tightness—therefore the name countably tight is used as well.

Definition

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A topological space is called countably generated if for every subset is closed in whenever for each countable subspace of the set is closed in . Equivalently, is countably generated if and only if the closure of any equals the union of closures of all countable subsets of

Countable fan tightness

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A topological space has countable fan tightness if for every point and every sequence of subsets of the space such that there are finite set such that

A topological space has countable strong fan tightness if for every point and every sequence of subsets of the space such that there are points such that Every strong Fréchet–Urysohn space has strong countable fan tightness.

Properties

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A quotient of a countably generated space is again countably generated. Similarly, a topological sum of countably generated spaces is countably generated. Therefore, the countably generated spaces form a coreflective subcategory of the category of topological spaces. They are the coreflective hull of all countable spaces.

Any subspace of a countably generated space is again countably generated.

Examples

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Every sequential space (in particular, every metrizable space) is countably generated.

An example of a space which is countably generated but not sequential can be obtained, for instance, as a subspace of Arens–Fort space.

See also

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  • Finitely generated space – topology in which the intersection of any family of open sets is open
  • Locally closed subset
  • Tightness (topology) – Function that returns cardinal numbers − Tightness is a cardinal function related to countably generated spaces and their generalizations.

References

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  • Herrlich, Horst (1968). Topologische Reflexionen und Coreflexionen. Lecture Notes in Math. 78. Berlin: Springer.
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