Total subset

In mathematics, more specifically in functional analysis, a subset $T$ of a topological vector space $X$ is said to be a total subset of $X$ if the linear span of $T$ is a dense subset of $X.$ This condition arises frequently in many theorems of functional analysis.

Examples

Unbounded self-adjoint operators on Hilbert spaces are defined on total subsets.

See also

• Dense subset – Subset whose closure is the whole spacePages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets
• Positive linear operator – Concept in functional analysis
• Topological vector spaces – Vector space with a notion of nearnessPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets