LaTeX What is this called and how do I get it in latex?

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The discussion centers on the creation of commutative diagrams in LaTeX. Participants identify these diagrams as "commutative diagrams," despite some not being commutative. The recommended LaTeX package for producing these diagrams is xymatrix, noted for its simplicity and effectiveness. For further guidance, users are directed to the Commutative Diagrams Guide available at the provided URL.

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What is this kind of diagram actually called? And how does one produce this in latex?
 

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They are often called "commutative diagrams" (even when they aren't commutative!)

See http://www.jmilne.org/not/CDGuide.html for some LaTeX packages to draw them. xymatrix is about the simplest that would handle your example.
 

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