An ultrafilter is a mathematical concept that arises in the field of set theory and topology, particularly in the context of ordered sets and Boolean algebras. Here's an overview of what an ultrafilter is: 1. **Definition**: An ultrafilter on a set \( X \) is a maximal filter, which is a collection of subsets of \( X \) that satisfies certain properties: - It is non-empty.
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