An increasing function on the power set of a set

In summary, the conversation discusses a function $f$ defined on the power set of a finite set $A$, with the property that it preserves subset relationships. The conversation also mentions the existence of a subset $T$ of $A$ such that $f(T)=T$. The power set of $A$ is defined as the set of all subsets of $A$. The conversation also mentions the Knaster-Tarski theorem, which states that the function $f$ has a fixed point, i.e. a subset $T$ such that $f(T)=T$. This theorem holds even when $A$ is not finite.
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Let $A$ be a finite set. Let $\mathcal{P}(A)$ denote the power set of $A$. Let $f:\mathcal{P}(A)\to \mathcal{P}(A)$ be a function such that $X\subseteq Y\Rightarrow f(X)\subseteq f(Y)$. Show that $\exists T\in \mathcal{P}(A)$ such that $f(T)=T$.

P.S. The power set of $A$ is the set of all the subsets of $A$.
NOTE: The theorem holds even when $A$ is not finite.
 
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Evgeny.Makarov said:
This is a special case of Knaster–Tarski theorem.
I didn't know about this theorem. Thanks.
 

Related to An increasing function on the power set of a set

1. What is an increasing function on the power set of a set?

An increasing function on the power set of a set is a function that takes in a set and returns another set that contains all possible subsets of the original set. The output set will always have more elements than the input set, making it an increasing function.

2. How is an increasing function on the power set of a set different from a regular function?

An increasing function on the power set of a set is different from a regular function because it takes in a set as input and returns a set as output, rather than taking in individual elements and returning a single element. This allows for the output set to have more elements than the input set.

3. What is the purpose of an increasing function on the power set of a set?

The purpose of an increasing function on the power set of a set is to explore all possible subsets of a given set. This can be useful in mathematical proofs, data analysis, and other scientific applications where examining different combinations of elements is necessary.

4. Can an increasing function on the power set of a set be applied to any type of set?

Yes, an increasing function on the power set of a set can be applied to any type of set, including finite and infinite sets, as long as the set is well-defined and has a power set. However, the size of the power set may vary depending on the type of set.

5. How can an increasing function on the power set of a set be represented mathematically?

An increasing function on the power set of a set can be represented mathematically using set notation, such as f(P(A)) = P(A), where P(A) represents the power set of the set A. It can also be represented using a function notation, such as f(x) = P(x), where x is an element of the input set and P(x) is the corresponding subset in the output set.

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