Mapping of algebraic function to Riemann surface?

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The discussion focuses on the mapping of algebraic functions, specifically w(z), to Riemann surfaces, resulting in the creation of a new coordinate system known as the algebraic function's Riemann surface. This mapping facilitates the development of single-valued, analytic functions, f(z,w), with the exception of singular points. The properties associated with this mapping are identified as holomorphic and meromorphic functions, which are critical in understanding the behavior of these functions on Riemann surfaces.

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When we map the algebraic function, w(z), to a Riemann surface we essentially create a new "Riemann" coordinate system over a surface that is called the "algebraic function's Riemann surface".

This mapping allows one to create single-valued functions, f(z,w), of the coordinate points over this surface, including the underlying algebraic function f(z,w)=w, that are single-valued, analytic functions except at special points called singular points.

May I ask what exactly is this type of mapping called?
 
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