Monomorphisms, epimorphisms

Morphisms

Monomorphism

A morphism which is injective. That is:

\(f(a)=f(b)\rightarrow a=b\)

The following are monomorphisms:

  • \(f(x)=x\)

  • \(f(x)=cx\)

  • Converting natural numbers to integers

The following are not monomorphisms:

  • \(f(x)=0\)

  • \(f(x)=x+1\)