Characteristic number
From Encyclopedia of Mathematics
The same as an eigen value or characteristic value of a matrix (see Characteristic polynomial).
The value of a characteristic class of the tangent bundle (or another interesting bundle) of a (closed) manifold on a fundamental cycle of this manifold.
References
| [a1] | J.W. Milnor, J.D. Stasheff, "Characteristic classes", Princeton Univ. Press (1974) |
How to Cite This Entry:
Characteristic number. Encyclopedia of Mathematics. URL: http://encyclopediaofmath.org/index.php?title=Characteristic_number&oldid=53834
Characteristic number. Encyclopedia of Mathematics. URL: http://encyclopediaofmath.org/index.php?title=Characteristic_number&oldid=53834
This article was adapted from an original article by A.F. Kharshiladze (originator), which appeared in Encyclopedia of Mathematics - ISBN 1402006098. See original article