Definition:Weak Retract (Topology)
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Definition
Let $T_1 = \struct {S_1, \tau_1}$ and $T_2 = \struct {S_2, \tau_2}$ be topological spaces.
Then $T_1$ is a weak retract of $T_2$ if and only if there exists a continuous mapping $f: S_2 \to S_2$ such that:
- $f \circ f = f$
and:
- $\Img f$ and $T_1$ are homeomorphic.
Sources
- Mizar article WAYBEL18:def 8