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Categorical generalization of a function space in set theory

In mathematics, specifically in category theory, an exponential object or map object is the categorical generalization of a function space in set theory. Categories with all finite products and exponential objects are called cartesian closed categories. Categories without adjoined products may still have an exponential law. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Exponential objectA 5-minute orientation
  2. Pick up a classic book: Physics for scientists and engineersThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  3. Read the landmark paper: Exponential Stability of Two Timoshenko Arms for Grasping and Manipulating an ObjectCited 9 times
  4. Go sideways: Representable functorA closely related topic
  5. Go sideways: Cartesian closed categoryA closely related topic

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Noun An object which indexes a family of arrows between two given objects in a universal way, meaning that any other indexed family of arrows between the same given pair of objects must factor uniquely through this universally-indexed family of arrows.

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