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The discussion centers on defining the relationship between mappings f: A->A and g: B->B when a one-to-one mapping h: A->B exists, satisfying the condition f(a) = g(h(a)). An example illustrates this with functions f and g representing logical negation and binary inversion, respectively. It is noted that for the equality to hold, the codomains of f and g must align, leading to a clarification that the correct formulation is h(f(a)) = g(h(a)). The term "commutative diagram" is suggested as a relevant concept from Algebraic Topology and Category Theory, although no specific name for the function h is provided. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the structure and relationships in mappings within mathematical contexts.
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How do we call such relation between mappings f:A->A and g:B->B when there exists one-to-one mapping h:A->B such that for any a from A f(a)=g(h(a))?

Example.

f: {T, F) -> {T, F}
where f(x) = not x

g : {0, 1} -> {0, 1}
where f(x)=1-x

h: {T, F} -> {0, 1}
where h(T)=1, h(F)=0
 
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Hmm, technically f(a) cannot be equal to g(h(a)) unless codomain(f) = codomain(g).
 
You just said f:A->A and g:B->B. For any function h:A->B, g(h(x)) is in B, not A.
 
Sorry, it should be h(f(a))=g(h(a))
 
I don't know any specific name for the function h, but what you have is a "commutative diagram" used in Algebraic Topology and Category Theory.
 
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