Cocountable topology
Definition
Suppose is a set. The cocountable topology on is a topological space structure on that can be defined in the following equivalent ways:
| Type of description | Details |
|---|---|
| in terms of open subsets | The open subsets are precisely the empty set and the subsets whose complements are either finite or countable. |
| in terms of closed subsets | The closed subsets are precisely the whole space, the finite subsets, and the countable subsets. |
If the set is finite or countable, the cocountable topology makes it a discrete space.