Generator Sets for the Magma Monoid
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