On a Generalization of Heyting Algebras II
Abstract
Abstract A $$\nabla $$ ∇ -algebra is a natural generalization of a Heyting algebra, unifying several algebraic structures, including bounded lattices, Heyting algebras, temporal Heyting algebras, and the algebraic representation of dynamic topological systems. In the prequel to this paper [1], we explored the algebraic properties of various varieties of $$\nabla $$ ∇ -algebras, their subdirectly-irreducible and simple elements, their closure under Dedekind-MacNeille completion, and their Kripke-style representation. In this sequel, we first introduce $$\nabla $$ ∇ -spaces as a common generalization of Priestley and Esakia spaces, through which we develop a duality theory for certain categories of $$\nabla $$ ∇ -algebras. Then, we reframe these dualities in terms of spectral spaces and provide an algebraic characterization of natural families of dynamic topological systems over Priestley, Esakia, and spectral spaces. Additionally, we present a ring-theoretic representation for some families of $$\nabla $$ ∇ -algebras.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Advanced Algebra and Logic
Fuzzy and Soft Set Theory
Rings
Modules
and Algebras
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Studia Logica
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Publication date
- 31 July 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter