IDEAL

Ideal

In ring theory, a branch of abstract algebra, an ideal is a special subset of a ring. Ideals generalize certain subsets of the integers, such as the even numbers or the multiples of 3. Addition and subtraction of even numbers preserves evenness, and multiplying an even number by any other integer results in another even number; these closure and absorption properties are the defining properties of an ideal.

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IDEAL

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ideal

Noun

  1. A perfect standard of beauty, intellect etc., or a standard of excellence to aim at.
    Ideals are like stars; you will not succeed in touching them with your hands. But like the seafaring man on the desert of waters, you choose them as your guides, and following them you will reach your destiny -
  2. A non-empty lower set (of a partially ordered set) which is closed under binary suprema (a.k.a. joins).1
    If (1) the empty set were called a "small" set, and (2) any subset of a "small" set were also a "small" set, and (3) the union of any pair of "small" sets were also a "small" set, then the set of all "small" sets would form an ideal.
  3. A subring closed under multiplication by its containing ring.
    Let <math>\mathbb{Z}</math> be the ring of integers and let <math>2\mathbb{Z}</math> be its ideal of even integers. Then the quotient ring <math>\mathbb{Z} / 2\mathbb{Z}</math> is a Boolean ring.
    The product of two ideals <math>\mathfrak{a}</math> and <math>\mathfrak{b}</math> is an ideal <math>\mathfrak{a b}</math> which is a subset of the intersection of <math>\mathfrak{a}</math> and <math>\mathfrak{b}</math>. This should help to understand why maximal ideals are prime ideals. Likewise, the union of <math>\mathfrak{a}</math> and <math>\mathfrak{b}</math> is a subset of <math>\mathfrak{a + b}</math>.

Adjective

  1. Optimal; being the best possibility.
  2. Perfect, flawless, having no defects.
  3. Pertaining to ideas, or to a given idea.
  4. Existing only in the mind; conceptual, imaginary.
  5. Teaching or relating to the doctrine of idealism.
    the ideal theory or philosophy
  6. Not actually present, but considered as present when limits at infinity are included.
    ideal point
    An ideal triangle in the hyperbolic disk is one bounded by three geodesics that meet precisely on the circle.


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