👉 In mathematics, an endomorphism is a function that maps each element of one set to another set. It preserves the original structure of the domain and can be reversed by applying it again. Endomorphisms are fundamental in algebraic structures such as groups and rings.
Endomorphisms have many applications in mathematics, including:
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Algebra
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- In group theory, an endomorphism is a homomorphism that preserves the operation of addition.
- In ring