\(L\)-effect algebras (Q2193972)

In this paper, \(L\)-effect algebras are introduced as a class of \(L\)-algebras which specialize to all known generalizations of effect algebras with a \(\wedge\)-semilattice structure. Moreover, \(L\)-effect algebras \(X\) arise in connection with quantum sets and Frobenius algebras. The translates of \(X\) in the self-similar closure \(S(X)\) form a covering, and the structure of \(X\) is shown to be equivalent to the compatibility of overlapping translates. A second characterization represents an \(L\)-effect algebra in the spirit of closed categories. As an application, it is proved that every lattice effect algebra is an interval in a right \(\ell\)-group, the structure group of the corresponding \(L\)-algebra. A block theory for generalized lattice effect algebras, and the existence of a generalized OML as the subalgebra of sharp elements are derived from this description.