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Problems in algebra inspired by universal algebraic geometry

General Mathematics 2007-05-23 v2

Abstract

Let Θ\Theta be a variety of algebras. In every Θ\Theta and every algebra HH from Θ\Theta one can consider algebraic geometry in Θ\Theta over HH. We consider also a special categorical invariant KΘ(H)K_\Theta (H) of this geometry. The classical algebraic geometry deals with the variety Θ=ComP\Theta=Com-P of all associative and commutative algebras over the ground field of constants PP. An algebra HH in this setting is an extension of the ground field PP. Geometry in groups is related to varieties \Grp\Grp and \GrpG\Grp-G, where GG is a group of constants. The case \GrpF\Grp -F where FF is a free group, is related to Tarski's problems devoted to logic of a free group. he described general insight on algebraic geometry in different varieties of algebras inspires some new problems in algebra and algebraic geometry. The problems of such kind determine, to a great extent, the content of universal algebraic geometry. We start with the short overview of main definitions and results and then consider the list of unsolved problems.

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@article{arxiv.math/0406101,
  title  = {Problems in algebra inspired by universal algebraic geometry},
  author = {Boris Plotkin},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/0406101},
  year   = {2007}
}

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