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In abstract algebra, an endomorphism is a homomorphism from a mathematical object to itself. More generally in category theory, an endomorphism is a morphism from an object in some category to itself. An endomorphism that is also an isomorphism is an automorphism. For example, an endomorphism of a vector space V is a linear map f: V → V, and an endomorphism of a group G is a group homomorphism f: G → G. Wikipedia →

🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path

  1. Read the overview: EndomorphismA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Endomorphism algebras and Hecke algebras for reductive p-adic groupsInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Module theoryThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: An endomorphism of the Khovanov invariantCited 188 times
  5. Go sideways: AutomorphismA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: HomomorphismA closely related topic

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Noun A homomorphism that maps a system to itself.

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