Generator Sets for the Magma Monoid

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Authors: Isaac Owusu-Mensah
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Abstract

This paper explores the algebraic structures of the magma monoid ( ℳ( S ),⊲ ) , where ℳ( S ) comprises all binary operations on S . We investigate the order and generator set of elements characterizing idempotents, almost constant operations, and units, which facilitates our analysis. A procedure for finding inverses of units is presented, along with key results on almost constant operations. Focusing on | S |=2 and | S |=3 , we classify the elements into various categories, determine their orders, and identify generating sets for the magma monoid. The findings inform a concise methodology for identifying the generator sets of an arbitrary element ∗∈ℳ( S ) .

Fields of Study & Subjects

Rings Modules and Algebras Polynomial and algebraic computation Algebraic and Geometric Analysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Advances in Pure Mathematics
Volume
16
Issue
01
Pages
1–18
Publication date
1 January 2026