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13Cxx Theory of modules and ideals

This subtopic studies the theory of modules and ideals, analyzing decomposition, homological properties, and the interplay between ring structure and module behavior.

Specific topics

13C05 Structure, classification theorems for modules and ideals

Overview

13C05 develops structure, classification theorems for modules and ideals within modules and ideals in commutative algebra. It emphasizes foundational definitions, structural theorems, and techniques that support both proof-oriented and computational workflows.

Related Wikipedia Page

Structure, classification theorems for modules and ideals (Wikipedia)

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical examples and equivalent formulations for structure, classification theorems for modules and ideals
  • Interactions between ring/field structure, morphisms, and module behavior
  • Common proof patterns and invariants used in modern algebraic practice

Typical Uses

Used to classify algebraic structures, transfer properties across extensions and localizations, and organize arguments in commutative algebra and algebraic geometry.

Applications

  • Core theoretical developments in algebra and arithmetic geometry
  • Symbolic computation and algorithmic algebra workflows
  • Foundational support for logic, coding theory, and number theory links

References

Recommended Textbooks

13C10 Projective and free modules and ideals

Overview

13C10 develops projective and free modules and ideals within modules and ideals in commutative algebra. It emphasizes foundational definitions, structural theorems, and techniques that support both proof-oriented and computational workflows.

Related Wikipedia Page

Projective and free modules and ideals (Wikipedia)

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical examples and equivalent formulations for projective and free modules and ideals
  • Interactions between ring/field structure, morphisms, and module behavior
  • Common proof patterns and invariants used in modern algebraic practice

Typical Uses

Used to classify algebraic structures, transfer properties across extensions and localizations, and organize arguments in commutative algebra and algebraic geometry.

Applications

  • Core theoretical developments in algebra and arithmetic geometry
  • Symbolic computation and algorithmic algebra workflows
  • Foundational support for logic, coding theory, and number theory links

References

Recommended Textbooks

13C11 Injective and flat modules and ideals

Overview

13C11 develops injective and flat modules and ideals within modules and ideals in commutative algebra. It emphasizes foundational definitions, structural theorems, and techniques that support both proof-oriented and computational workflows.

Related Wikipedia Page

Injective and flat modules and ideals (Wikipedia)

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical examples and equivalent formulations for injective and flat modules and ideals
  • Interactions between ring/field structure, morphisms, and module behavior
  • Common proof patterns and invariants used in modern algebraic practice

Typical Uses

Used to classify algebraic structures, transfer properties across extensions and localizations, and organize arguments in commutative algebra and algebraic geometry.

Applications

  • Core theoretical developments in algebra and arithmetic geometry
  • Symbolic computation and algorithmic algebra workflows
  • Foundational support for logic, coding theory, and number theory links

References

Recommended Textbooks

13C12 Torsion modules and ideals

Overview

13C12 develops torsion modules and ideals within modules and ideals in commutative algebra. It emphasizes foundational definitions, structural theorems, and techniques that support both proof-oriented and computational workflows.

Related Wikipedia Page

Torsion modules and ideals (Wikipedia)

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical examples and equivalent formulations for torsion modules and ideals
  • Interactions between ring/field structure, morphisms, and module behavior
  • Common proof patterns and invariants used in modern algebraic practice

Typical Uses

Used to classify algebraic structures, transfer properties across extensions and localizations, and organize arguments in commutative algebra and algebraic geometry.

Applications

  • Core theoretical developments in algebra and arithmetic geometry
  • Symbolic computation and algorithmic algebra workflows
  • Foundational support for logic, coding theory, and number theory links

References

Recommended Textbooks

13C13 Other special types of modules and ideals

Overview

13C13 develops other special types of modules and ideals within modules and ideals in commutative algebra. It emphasizes foundational definitions, structural theorems, and techniques that support both proof-oriented and computational workflows.

Related Wikipedia Page

Other special types of modules and ideals (Wikipedia)

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical examples and equivalent formulations for other special types of modules and ideals
  • Interactions between ring/field structure, morphisms, and module behavior
  • Common proof patterns and invariants used in modern algebraic practice

Typical Uses

Used to classify algebraic structures, transfer properties across extensions and localizations, and organize arguments in commutative algebra and algebraic geometry.

Applications

  • Core theoretical developments in algebra and arithmetic geometry
  • Symbolic computation and algorithmic algebra workflows
  • Foundational support for logic, coding theory, and number theory links

References

Recommended Textbooks

13C14 Cohen-Macaulay modules

Overview

13C14 develops cohen-macaulay modules within modules and ideals in commutative algebra. It emphasizes foundational definitions, structural theorems, and techniques that support both proof-oriented and computational workflows.

Related Wikipedia Page

Cohen-Macaulay modules (Wikipedia)

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical examples and equivalent formulations for cohen-macaulay modules
  • Interactions between ring/field structure, morphisms, and module behavior
  • Common proof patterns and invariants used in modern algebraic practice

Typical Uses

Used to classify algebraic structures, transfer properties across extensions and localizations, and organize arguments in commutative algebra and algebraic geometry.

Applications

  • Core theoretical developments in algebra and arithmetic geometry
  • Symbolic computation and algorithmic algebra workflows
  • Foundational support for logic, coding theory, and number theory links

References

Recommended Textbooks

13C15 Dimension theory, depth, related commutative rings

Overview

13C15 develops dimension theory, depth, related commutative rings within modules and ideals in commutative algebra. It emphasizes foundational definitions, structural theorems, and techniques that support both proof-oriented and computational workflows.

Related Wikipedia Page

Dimension theory, depth, related commutative rings (Wikipedia)

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical examples and equivalent formulations for dimension theory, depth, related commutative rings
  • Interactions between ring/field structure, morphisms, and module behavior
  • Common proof patterns and invariants used in modern algebraic practice

Typical Uses

Used to classify algebraic structures, transfer properties across extensions and localizations, and organize arguments in commutative algebra and algebraic geometry.

Applications

  • Core theoretical developments in algebra and arithmetic geometry
  • Symbolic computation and algorithmic algebra workflows
  • Foundational support for logic, coding theory, and number theory links

References

Recommended Textbooks

13C20 Class groups

Overview

13C20 develops class groups within modules and ideals in commutative algebra. It emphasizes foundational definitions, structural theorems, and techniques that support both proof-oriented and computational workflows.

Related Wikipedia Page

Class groups (Wikipedia)

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical examples and equivalent formulations for class groups
  • Interactions between ring/field structure, morphisms, and module behavior
  • Common proof patterns and invariants used in modern algebraic practice

Typical Uses

Used to classify algebraic structures, transfer properties across extensions and localizations, and organize arguments in commutative algebra and algebraic geometry.

Applications

  • Core theoretical developments in algebra and arithmetic geometry
  • Symbolic computation and algorithmic algebra workflows
  • Foundational support for logic, coding theory, and number theory links

References

Recommended Textbooks

13C40 Linkage, complete intersections and determinantal ideals

Overview

13C40 develops linkage, complete intersections and determinantal ideals within modules and ideals in commutative algebra. It emphasizes foundational definitions, structural theorems, and techniques that support both proof-oriented and computational workflows.

Related Wikipedia Page

Linkage, complete intersections and determinantal ideals (Wikipedia)

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical examples and equivalent formulations for linkage, complete intersections and determinantal ideals
  • Interactions between ring/field structure, morphisms, and module behavior
  • Common proof patterns and invariants used in modern algebraic practice

Typical Uses

Used to classify algebraic structures, transfer properties across extensions and localizations, and organize arguments in commutative algebra and algebraic geometry.

Applications

  • Core theoretical developments in algebra and arithmetic geometry
  • Symbolic computation and algorithmic algebra workflows
  • Foundational support for logic, coding theory, and number theory links

References

Recommended Textbooks

13C60 Module categories and commutative rings

Overview

13C60 develops module categories and commutative rings within modules and ideals in commutative algebra. It emphasizes foundational definitions, structural theorems, and techniques that support both proof-oriented and computational workflows.

Related Wikipedia Page

Module categories and commutative rings (Wikipedia)

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical examples and equivalent formulations for module categories and commutative rings
  • Interactions between ring/field structure, morphisms, and module behavior
  • Common proof patterns and invariants used in modern algebraic practice

Typical Uses

Used to classify algebraic structures, transfer properties across extensions and localizations, and organize arguments in commutative algebra and algebraic geometry.

Applications

  • Core theoretical developments in algebra and arithmetic geometry
  • Symbolic computation and algorithmic algebra workflows
  • Foundational support for logic, coding theory, and number theory links

References

Recommended Textbooks