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The same as an eigen value or characteristic value of a matrix (see [[Characteristic polynomial|Characteristic polynomial]]).
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The same as an eigen value or characteristic value of a matrix (see [[Characteristic polynomial]]).
 
 
The value of a [[Characteristic class|characteristic class]] of the tangent bundle (or another interesting bundle) of a (closed) manifold on a fundamental cycle of this manifold.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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.
  
 
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<table><TR><TD valign="top">[a1]</TD> <TD valign="top"> J.W. Milnor,   J.D. Stasheff,   "Characteristic classes" , Princeton Univ. Press (1974)</TD></TR></table>
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<TR><TD valign="top">[a1]</TD> <TD valign="top"> J.W. Milnor, J.D. Stasheff, "Characteristic classes", Princeton Univ. Press (1974)</TD></TR>
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Revision as of 18:01, 17 April 2023

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
This article was adapted from an original article by A.F. Kharshiladze (originator), which appeared in Encyclopedia of Mathematics - ISBN 1402006098. See original article