The maps to symbol, ↦, is a rightward arrow protruding from a vertical bar. It is used in mathematics and in computer science to denote functions. In Z notation, a specification language used in software development,[1] this symbol is called the maplet arrow and the expression x ↦ y is called a maplet. In separation logic it denotes the contents of a specific cell of memory.
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In the Unicode character set, the symbol is code point U 21A6.[2]
See also
edit- Arrow notation – e.g., , also known as map
References
edit- ^ Mikušiak, Luboš; Miroslav Adámy; Thomas Seidmann (1997). "Publishing formal specifications in Z notation on world wide web". TAPSOFT '97: Theory and Practice of Software Development. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Vol. 1214. pp. 871–874. doi:10.1007/BFb0030650. ISBN 978-3-540-62781-4.
- ^ Unicode Character 'RIGHTWARDS ARROW FROM BAR' (U 21A6)