Finite decompositions of finite-dimensional modules #
The total dimension of a finite-support module is the finite sum of its pointwise dimensions. It vanishes only on a zero module and is additive under binary biproduct decompositions. Strong induction on this rank therefore decomposes every finite-dimensional module into finitely many indecomposables.
The sum of the pointwise dimensions of a finite-support module.
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The pointwise dimension function of a finite-dimensional module has finite support.
Every epic endomorphism of a finite-support pointwise finite-dimensional module is invertible.
Every monic endomorphism of a finite-support pointwise finite-dimensional module is invertible.
A proper subobject of a finite module has strictly smaller total pointwise dimension.
The image of a noninvertible endomorphism of a finite module has strictly smaller total pointwise dimension.
A finite-dimensional module of total dimension zero is a zero object.
Every nonzero finite-dimensional module contains a simple submodule.
Total dimension is additive across any displayed binary biproduct decomposition.
Every finite-dimensional finite-support linear module admits a finite biproduct decomposition into indecomposable modules.