Wheel Theory
Wheels are a kind of algebra where division is always defined. In particular, division by zero is meaningful. The real numbers can be extended to a wheel, as can any commutative ring.
Also the Riemann sphere can be extended to a wheel by adjoining an element . The Riemann sphere is an extension of the complex plane by an element, where for any complex . However, is still undefined on the Riemann sphere, but defined in wheels.
Read more about Wheel Theory: The Algebra of Wheels
Famous quotes containing the words wheel and/or theory:
“To sum up:
1. The cosmos is a gigantic fly-wheel making 10,000 revolutions a minute.
2. Man is a sick fly taking a dizzy ride on it.
3. Religion is the theory that the wheel was designed and set spinning to give him the ride.”
—H.L. (Henry Lewis)
“Frankly, these days, without a theory to go with it, I can’t see a painting.”
—Tom Wolfe (b. 1931)