A Topological Space Defined on Finite Rings Modulo Composite Number

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Hamza A Daoub

Abstract

For a composite number n, we explore a topological space on the ring of integers modulo n , we use basis sets formed by solutions to quadratic residue equations, where elements are units modulo n . This definition allows us to investigate the algebraic relationships among solutions, focusing on properties like clopen sets, closure, and interior operations. Additionally, we examine the continuity of mappings between the group of units in Z/nZ and quadratic residues, alongside the quotient topology induced on this group of units. A comparison of the separation properties of these topological spaces is also presented.

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Daoub, H. A. (2025). A Topological Space Defined on Finite Rings Modulo Composite Number. University of Zawia Journal of Natural Sciences, 2(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.26629/uzjns.2025.01
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Mathematics

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