Algebra homomorphismIn mathematics, an algebra homomorphism is a homomorphism between two algebras. More precisely, if A and B are algebras over a field (or a ring) K, it is a function such that, for all k in K and x, y in A, one has The first two conditions say that F is a K-linear map, and the last condition says that F preserves the algebra multiplication. So, if the algebras are associative, F is a rng homomorphism, and, if the algebras are rings and F preserves the identity, it is a ring homomorphism.
Equivalence classIn mathematics, when the elements of some set have a notion of equivalence (formalized as an equivalence relation), then one may naturally split the set into equivalence classes. These equivalence classes are constructed so that elements and belong to the same equivalence class if, and only if, they are equivalent. Formally, given a set and an equivalence relation on the of an element in denoted by is the set of elements which are equivalent to It may be proven, from the defining properties of equivalence relations, that the equivalence classes form a partition of This partition—the set of equivalence classes—is sometimes called the quotient set or the quotient space of by and is denoted by .
MorphismeEn mathématiques, le morphisme est la relative similitude d'objets mathématiques considérés du point de vue de ce qu'ils partagent comme entités ou par leurs relations. En algèbre générale, un morphisme (ou homomorphisme) est une application entre deux structures algébriques de même espèce, c'est-à-dire des ensembles munis de lois de composition interne ou externe (par exemple deux groupes ou deux espaces vectoriels), qui respectent certaines propriétés en passant d'une structure à l'autre.
Théorie géométrique des groupesLa théorie géométrique des groupes est un domaine des mathématiques pour l'étude des groupes de type fini à travers les connexions entre les propriétés algébriques de ces groupes et les propriétés topologiques et géométriques des espaces sur lesquels ils opèrent. Les groupes sont vus comme des ensembles de symétries ou d'applications continues sur ces espaces. Une autre idée importante de la théorie géométrique des groupes est de considérer les groupes de type fini eux-mêmes comme des objets géométriques, généralement via le graphe de Cayley du groupe étudié.
Module homomorphismIn algebra, a module homomorphism is a function between modules that preserves the module structures. Explicitly, if M and N are left modules over a ring R, then a function is called an R-module homomorphism or an R-linear map if for any x, y in M and r in R, In other words, f is a group homomorphism (for the underlying additive groups) that commutes with scalar multiplication. If M, N are right R-modules, then the second condition is replaced with The of the zero element under f is called the kernel of f.
Groupe (mathématiques)vignette|Les manipulations possibles du Rubik's Cube forment un groupe. En mathématiques, un groupe est une des structures algébriques fondamentales de l'algèbre générale. C'est un ensemble muni d'une loi de composition interne associative admettant un élément neutre et, pour chaque élément de l'ensemble, un élément symétrique. La structure de groupe est commune à de nombreux ensembles de nombres — par exemple les nombres entiers relatifs, munis de la loi d'addition.
Outer automorphism groupIn mathematics, the outer automorphism group of a group, G, is the quotient, Aut(G) / Inn(G), where Aut(G) is the automorphism group of G and Inn(G) is the subgroup consisting of inner automorphisms. The outer automorphism group is usually denoted Out(G). If Out(G) is trivial and G has a trivial center, then G is said to be complete. An automorphism of a group that is not inner is called an outer automorphism. The cosets of Inn(G) with respect to outer automorphisms are then the elements of Out(G); this is an instance of the fact that quotients of groups are not, in general, (isomorphic to) subgroups.
Injective hullIn mathematics, particularly in algebra, the injective hull (or injective envelope) of a module is both the smallest injective module containing it and the largest essential extension of it. Injective hulls were first described in . A module E is called the injective hull of a module M, if E is an essential extension of M, and E is injective. Here, the base ring is a ring with unity, though possibly non-commutative. An injective module is its own injective hull. The injective hull of an integral domain is its field of fractions .
Order isomorphismIn the mathematical field of order theory, an order isomorphism is a special kind of monotone function that constitutes a suitable notion of isomorphism for partially ordered sets (posets). Whenever two posets are order isomorphic, they can be considered to be "essentially the same" in the sense that either of the orders can be obtained from the other just by renaming of elements. Two strictly weaker notions that relate to order isomorphisms are order embeddings and Galois connections.
Group isomorphism problemIn abstract algebra, the group isomorphism problem is the decision problem of determining whether two given finite group presentations refer to isomorphic groups. The isomorphism problem was formulated by Max Dehn, and together with the word problem and conjugacy problem, is one of three fundamental decision problems in group theory he identified in 1911. All three problems are undecidable: there does not exist a computer algorithm that correctly solves every instance of the isomorphism problem, or of the other two problems, regardless of how much time is allowed for the algorithm to run.
Idempotent (ring theory)In ring theory, a branch of mathematics, an idempotent element or simply idempotent of a ring is an element a such that a2 = a. That is, the element is idempotent under the ring's multiplication. Inductively then, one can also conclude that a = a2 = a3 = a4 = ... = an for any positive integer n. For example, an idempotent element of a matrix ring is precisely an idempotent matrix. For general rings, elements idempotent under multiplication are involved in decompositions of modules, and connected to homological properties of the ring.
Théorème de factorisationEn mathématiques, le théorème de factorisation est un principe général qui permet de construire un morphisme d'une structure quotient dans un autre espace à partir d'un morphisme de vers , de façon à factoriser ce dernier par la surjection canonique de passage au quotient. Soit un ensemble muni d'une relation d'équivalence et la surjection canonique. L'unicité de g est immédiate et guide la preuve de son existence, dont voici plusieurs variantes : Preuve « naïve » : pour tout élément , on pose .