Abstract
Continuous functions over compact Hausdorff spaces have been completely characterised. We consider the more general problem: given a set-valued function T from an arbitrary set X to itself, does there exist a compact Hausdorff topology on X with respect to which T is upper semicontinuous? We give conditions that are necessary for T to be upper semicontinuous and point-closed if X is a compact Hausdorff space. We show that it is always possible to provide X with a compact T1 topology with respect to which T is lower semicontinuous, and consequently, if T:X - X is a function, then it is always possible to provide X with a compact T1 topology with respect to which T is continuous.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 107240 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Topology and its Applications |
Volume | 279 |
Early online date | 4 May 2020 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2020 |
Keywords
- Hausdorff
- T_1
- compact
- dynamical system
- lower semicontinuous
- topological dynamical system
- upper semicontinuous
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geometry and Topology