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= Alternating group
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An **alternating group**, denoted \\( A_n \\), is a specific type of group in the field of abstract algebra. It consists of all the even permutations of a finite set of \\( n \\) elements. To fully understand this concept, it's important to break down a few terms: 1. **Permutation**: A permutation of a set is a rearrangement of its elements.