Abstract
For a continuous map on a topological graph containing a loop S it is possible to define the degree (with respect to the loop S) and, for a map of degree 1, rotation numbers. We study the rotation set of these maps and the periods of periodic points having a given rotation number. We show that, if the graph has a single loop S then the set of rotation numbers of points in S has some properties similar to the rotation set of a circle map; in particular it is a compact interval and for every rational α in this interval there exists a periodic point of rotation number α. For a special class of maps called combed maps, the rotation set displays the same nice properties as the continuous degree one circle maps.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1233-1294 |
Journal | Annales de l'Institut Fourier |
Volume | 58 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2008 |
Keywords
- Graph maps
- Rotation numbers
- Sets of periods