Chart coordinate maps of topological manifolds

In summary, the conversation discusses the use of product manifolds for chart maps of two different topological manifolds - the torus and the euclidean plane. The question is whether the method used for the torus can also be applied to the euclidean plane. Examples of chart maps for both manifolds are given.
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Mikeey aleex
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Hello every one .
first of all consider the 2-dim. topological manifold case
My Question : is there any difference between
$$f \times g : R \times R \to R \times R$$
$$(x,y) \to (f(x),g(y))$$
and $$F : R^2 \to R^2$$
$$(x,y) \to (f(x,y),g(x,y))$$
Consider two topological manifolds the torus ##T^2## and the euclidean plane ##R^2## such that both of them for any point (p) that lies on each manifold can be represented by an ordered pair ##p=(a,b)##
Since ##R^2 = R \times R##
and ##T^2 = S^1 \times S^1##
and consider chart maps ##X(p)## for the two manifolds separately such that
##X : U \to D##
for ##M=R^2 , U \subset R^2 and D \subset R^2## same for ##T^2##
for the case of ##R^2##
$$M=R^2={ (a,b) \in R^2 }$$
choose ##U \subset R^2## and ##D \subset R^2##
and say that $$X : U \to D$$
$$(a,b) \to (f(a,b),g(a,b))$$
but for the torus ##T^2## we consider the notion of PRODUCT MANIFOLD
$$M=T^2={(a,b) \in T^2 : T^2 = S^1 \times S^1}$$
choose ##U \subset S^1 , D \subset R##
such that $$X : U_1 \to D$$
$$a \to X(a)$$ same for the other circle with ##Y## chart map
now consider the Cartesian product of the two chart maps $$X \times Y$$
$$X \times Y : U_1 \times U_2 \to D \times D$$
$$(a,b) \to (f(a),g(b))$$
for the manifold being the euclidean plane ##(R^2)##we used the chart map such that each coordinate is a function of the point which is function of two variables ##(a,b)## and for the manifold being the torus ##(T^2)## we used the chart map such that each coordinate is function of each point which is function of single variable .
The question is , can we use the method or the notion of PRODUCT MANIFOLD for the Euclidean Plane (Since ##R^2 = R \times R## ) same as it was used for the Torus ##T^2## ?
Example for some chart maps for both the manifolds
##M=R^2##
$$(a,b) \to (f(a,b),g(a,b))$$
$$(a,b) \to (\sqrt {a^2 + b^2} , \tan^{-1}(\frac a b))$$
for ##U=\{(a.b) \in R^2 : a \gt 0 \}## and ##D=\{(f(a,b),g(a,b)) \in R^2 :f(a,b) \gt 0 ,0 \gt g(a,b) \lt \pi \}##
and for ##M=T^2## if we consider the configuration space of the double pendulum being the Torus ##T^2## such that $$(a,b) \mapsto (f(a),g(b))$$
$$(a,b) \mapsto (\sin(a) , \sin(b))$$
for ##U=\{(a,b) \in T^2 : 0 \gt a \lt \frac{\pi }{2} , 0 \gt b \lt \frac{\pi }{2} \}##
Thanks.

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It's ok , are there any replies for this post ?
 

1. What is a chart coordinate map?

A chart coordinate map is a mathematical tool used to describe the local geometry of a topological manifold. It is essentially a function that maps points on the manifold to points in Euclidean space, allowing us to represent the manifold as a set of coordinate axes.

2. How are chart coordinate maps used in topology?

In topology, chart coordinate maps are used to study the properties of topological manifolds. By using these maps, we can define and analyze concepts such as continuity, differentiability, and dimensionality on a local level, which helps us understand the global structure of the manifold.

3. What is a topological manifold?

A topological manifold is a mathematical space that is locally similar to Euclidean space. This means that for every point on the manifold, there exists a chart coordinate map that maps it to a point in Euclidean space, allowing us to study the manifold using familiar mathematical tools.

4. What are some examples of topological manifolds?

Some common examples of topological manifolds include spheres, tori, and the surface of a cylinder. In general, any curved surface that can be smoothly and continuously deformed into a flat plane is considered a topological manifold.

5. How are chart coordinate maps related to other mathematical concepts?

Chart coordinate maps are closely related to concepts such as differential geometry and calculus. They are also used in fields such as physics and engineering, where they are used to study and model the behavior of complex systems.

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