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In [[abstract algebra]], the '''kernel''' of a [[function]] between two [[group_(mathematics)|group]]s is the set of all members of the first which map to the identity of the second. | In [[abstract algebra]], the '''kernel''' of a [[function]] between two [[group_(mathematics)|group]]s is the set of all members of the first which map to the identity of the second. | ||
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Revision as of 03:24, January 19, 2009
The kernel in geometry is the set of all points a such that for all points b inside a polygon P, the segment ab lies entirely within P [1].
In abstract algebra, the kernel of a function between two groups is the set of all members of the first which map to the identity of the second.