Almost free algebras (Q1804800): Difference between revisions
From MaRDI portal
Removed claims |
Changed an Item |
||
Property / author | |||
Property / author: Alan H. Mekler / rank | |||
Normal rank | |||
Property / reviewed by | |||
Property / reviewed by: Oleg V. Belegradek / rank | |||
Normal rank |
Revision as of 06:31, 10 February 2024
scientific article
Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
---|---|---|---|
English | Almost free algebras |
scientific article |
Statements
Almost free algebras (English)
0 references
11 September 1995
0 references
An infinite algebra in a variety \({\mathcal V}\) is said to be almost free if all its subalgebras of smaller cardinality are free. \textit{S. Shelah} proved [Isr. J. Math. 21, 319-349 (1975; Zbl 0369.02034)] that an almost free algebra of singular cardinality is free. In the paper under review the authors study the class of cardinals \(\kappa\) in which a given variety \({\mathcal V}\) has an almost free, essentially non-free algebra. (An algebra \(A\) is said to be essentially non-free if there is no free algebra \(F\) such that \(A*F\) is free.) It turns out that, under certain conditions on \(\kappa\), the existence of an almost free, essentially non- free algebra of cardinality \(\kappa\) in \({\mathcal V}\) is connected with certain purely algebraic `\(n\)-construction principles' for \({\mathcal V}\), \(n<\omega\). The authors study this connection.
0 references
almost free algebra
0 references
essentially non-free algebra
0 references