R-algebra

𝑅-monoid

Let 𝑅 be a commutative ring. An 𝑅-monoid 𝑇 is a monoid in the category [[Category of modules over a commutative ring|π‘…π–¬π—ˆπ–½]]. More concretely, an 𝑅-monoid 𝑇 can be viewed in two equivalent ways: calg

  1. As an R-algebra 𝑇 which is unital and associative;
  2. As a ring 𝑇 equipped with a homomorphism 𝑅 β†’Z⁑(𝑇) into its centre.

This is of course a strenthening of R-semigroup. It follows every ring is a Integers-monoid in a unique way.

See also


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