A Mathematical Curiosity: Stability and Convergence in the 0-Hecke Monoid of Affine Type $\tilde{A}_2$

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Authors: Sami Allaghi
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Abstract

We present a minimal algebraic structure — the 0-Hecke monoid $H_0(\tilde{A}_2)$ — defined by three generators and five relations. This rewriting system possesses remarkable properties: guaranteed convergence through termination and confluence, geometry controlled by discrete Ollivier-Ricci curvature, and a crystalline structure constrained by Kashiwara's theorems1. The simplicity of the axioms contrasts with the richness of the consequences2. This document is an invitation to explore this structure, with no claims beyond mathematics3.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Algebraic structures and combinatorial models Advanced Combinatorial Mathematics Geometric and Algebraic Topology

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
18 January 2026