Stably finite ring
A **stably finite ring** is a specific type of ring in the field of abstract algebra, particularly in the study of ring theory. A ring \( R \) is called stably finite if it satisfies a certain condition related to the presence of idempotents and the existence of nonzero dividers of zero.
Steenrod homology
Steenrod homology is a type of homology theory that arises in the context of topology, particularly in the study of topological spaces with additional algebraic structure, such as fibration or reframed onto prime fields. It is named after the mathematician Norman Steenrod who introduced it in the 1940s.
Subrepresentation
Subrepresentation typically refers to a scenario in which a particular group, category, or demographic is underrepresented in a given context or setting. This concept often comes up in discussions related to diversity and inclusion, especially in fields like politics, education, media, and the workplace. For example, if women hold only a small percentage of leadership positions within a company, that would exemplify subrepresentation of women in leadership.
Superperfect group
In group theory, a branch of abstract algebra, a **superperfect group** is a type of group that extends the concept of perfect groups. By definition, a group \( G \) is perfect if its derived group (also called the commutator subgroup), denoted \( [G, G] \), equals \( G \) itself. This means that \( G \) has no nontrivial abelian quotients.
Supersolvable group
A supersolvable group is a type of group in the field of group theory, a branch of mathematics. A group \( G \) is said to be supersolvable if it has a normal series where each factor group is cyclic of prime order.
Sylvester domain
A Sylvester domain is a specific type of commutative algebraic structure, particularly in the context of commutative rings and algebraic geometry. Named after the mathematician James Joseph Sylvester, Sylvester domains are defined as integral domains that meet certain algebraic properties.
Symmetric inverse semigroup
A **symmetric inverse semigroup** is a mathematical structure that arises in the study of algebraic systems, particularly in the context of semigroups and monoids. Here's a breakdown of the concepts involved: 1. **Semigroup**: A semigroup is an algebraic structure consisting of a set equipped with an associative binary operation.
Ternary commutator
The ternary commutator is an algebraic operation used primarily in certain areas of mathematics and theoretical physics, particularly in the context of Lie algebras and algebraic structures involving three elements. It can be viewed as a generalization of the conventional commutator, which is typically defined for two elements.
Thompson transitivity theorem
The Thompson Transitivity Theorem is a result in the field of order theory and is closely related to the study of partially ordered sets (posets) and their embeddings. The theorem is named after the mathematician Judith Thompson.
Thompson uniqueness theorem
The Thompson uniqueness theorem, commonly associated with the field of functional analysis, specifically pertains to the uniqueness of continuous functions on certain domains. More precisely, it asserts that if two continuous functions defined on a compact space agree on a dense subset of that space, then they must agree on the entire space.
Torsion abelian group
A **torsion abelian group** is an abelian group in which every element has finite order. This means that for each element \( g \) in the group, there exists a positive integer \( n \) such that \( n \cdot g = 0 \), where \( n \cdot g \) denotes the element \( g \) added to itself \( n \) times (the group operation, typically addition).
Torsion group
In the context of group theory, a **torsion group** typically refers to a group in which every element has finite order. This means that for any element \( g \) in the group \( G \), there exists a positive integer \( n \) such that \( g^n = e \), where \( e \) is the identity element of the group.
Tropical analysis
Tropical analysis is a branch of mathematics that involves the use of tropical geometry and algebra. It incorporates ideas from both algebraic geometry and combinatorial geometry, and it focuses on the study of objects and structures that arise by introducing a tropical or piecewise-linear structure to classical algebraic systems. In tropical mathematics, traditional operations like addition and multiplication are replaced by tropical operations. Specifically: - **Tropical Addition** is defined as taking the minimum (or the maximum) of two numbers.
Warfield group
The term "Warfield Group" can refer to a specific organization or group of organizations, but without additional context, it is difficult to provide a precise definition. There are multiple entities and individuals associated with the name "Warfield," and it may refer to anything from a business group to a team or a specific initiative within a broader context.
Weak inverse
A weak inverse, also known as a pseudoinverse in the context of matrices, is a generalization of the concept of an inverse for non-square or non-invertible matrices. In more formal terms, if \( A \) is a real \( m \times n \) matrix, the weak inverse \( A^+ \) of \( A \) can be defined such that: 1. \( A A^+ A = A \) 2.
Weakly normal subgroup
In group theory, a **weakly normal subgroup** is a concept that generalizes the notion of a normal subgroup. A subgroup \( H \) of a group \( G \) is considered weakly normal if it is invariant under conjugation by elements of a "larger" set than just the group itself.
Wonderful compactification
Wonderful compactification is a concept in algebraic geometry related to the construction of a compactification of a given algebraic variety, particularly in the context of symmetric varieties and group actions. It provides a way to add "points at infinity" to a variety to obtain a compact object while maintaining a structured approach to study its geometric properties.
ZJ theorem
The ZJ theorem, also known as Zermelo-Johnson theorem, is primarily known in the context of game theory and topology, specifically concerning the existence of certain types of equilibria in games, or the resolution of certain classes of infinite games. However, the term "ZJ theorem" isn't universally defined and might refer to various concepts depending on the context, especially in mathematics. In some discussions, it can relate to particular results involving measurable sets, topology, or functional analysis.
Zeeman's comparison theorem
Zeeman's comparison theorem is a result in the field of probability theory, particularly in the study of stochastic processes. It provides a way to compare two stochastic processes, specifically branching processes, by relating their respective extinction probabilities.
Zerosumfree monoid
A **zero-sum-free monoid** is a mathematical structure in the context of algebra, specifically in the study of monoids and additive number theory. To understand what a zero-sum-free monoid is, we need to break down a couple of concepts: 1. **Monoid:** A monoid is a set equipped with an associative binary operation and an identity element. In the context of additive monoids, we often deal with sets of numbers under addition.