Homeomorphism between the open sets of the circle and the open sets of real line

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The discussion focuses on proving the homeomorphism between the open intervals of the real line and the open sets of the circle, utilizing the induced topology from R². Participants emphasize that open sets of the circle are defined as the intersection of open balls in R² with the circle itself. The conversation also explores potential bijections between the real numbers and the circle, assessing their properties as homeomorphisms.

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  • Familiarity with R² and its geometric properties.
  • Knowledge of bijections and their role in topology.
  • Basic concepts of homeomorphism and continuity in mathematical analysis.
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  • Research the concept of induced topology in R².
  • Explore specific bijections between \mathbb{R} and the circle, such as the tangent function.
  • Study the properties of homeomorphisms and their significance in topology.
  • Examine examples of open sets in R² and their intersections with geometric shapes.
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I'm trying to prove the homeomorphism between the open intervals
of the real line and the open sets
of the circle with the induced topology of R^2.
Notice that the open sets of the circle is the intersection between
the open balls in R^2 and the circle itself.
Anyone can help me?

thank you.
 
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ravikrocha said:
I'm trying to prove the homeomorphism between the open intervals
of the real line and the open sets
of the circle with the induced topology of R^2.
Notice that the open sets of the circle is the intersection between
the open balls in R^2 and the circle itself.
Anyone can help me?

thank you.

Can you name any bijections (not necessarily homeomorphisms) between \mathbb{R} and the circle? Then we can check whether these are homeomorphisms, or if there's an obvious modification to make them so.
 

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