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==Definition==
Let <math>X</math> and <math>Y</math> be [[topological space]]s. A [[continuous map]] <math>f:X \to Y</math> is termed an '''etale map''' if it is surjective, is a [[local homeomorphism]], and if every fiber <math>f^{-1}(y)</math> is discrete with the subspace topology.
==Relation with other properties==
===Stronger properties===
* [[Covering map]]
===Weaker properties===
* [[Local homeomorphism]]
* [[Open map]]
* [[Quotient map]]
===Incomparable properties===
* [[Bundle map]] (the map associated to a fiber bundle): A map which is both an etale map and a bundle map is a [[covering map]]

Revision as of 19:29, 2 December 2007

This article defines a property of continuous maps between topological spaces

Definition

Let X and Y be topological spaces. A continuous map f:XY is termed an etale map if it is surjective, is a local homeomorphism, and if every fiber f1(y) is discrete with the subspace topology.

Relation with other properties

Stronger properties

Weaker properties

Incomparable properties

  • Bundle map (the map associated to a fiber bundle): A map which is both an etale map and a bundle map is a covering map