Generator (mathematics) - List of Generators

List of Generators

A list of examples of generating sets follow.

  • Generating set of an algebra: If A is a ring and B is an A-algebra, then S generates B if the only sub-A-algebra of B containing S is B itself.
  • Generating set of a group: A set of group elements which are not contained in any subgroup of the group other than the entire group itself.
  • Generating set of a ring: A subset S of a ring A generates A if the only subring of A containing S is A itself.
  • Generating set of an ideal in a ring.
  • A generator (category theory), in category theory, is an object that can be used to distinguish morphisms.
  • In topology, a collection of sets which generate the topology is called a subbase.
  • Generating set of a topological algebra: S is a generating set of a topological algebra A if the smallest closed subalgebra of A containing S is A itself.

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