Math 2.0

Commutative algebra Localization Concept

Multiplicative set

Summary

A multiplicative set in a commutative ring is a subset that contains 11 and is closed under multiplication. These sets are exactly the sets of elements that one may turn into units by localization. The complement of a prime ideal and the set of powers of one element are the two main examples.

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Further reading

  1. Web https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiplicatively_closed_set
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