Article
Keywords:
hyperspace; Vietoris topology; Novak number; netweight
Summary:
An estimate for the Novak number of a hyperspace with the Vietoris topology is given. As a consequence it is shown that this cardinal function can decrease passing from a space to its hyperspace.
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