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Investigating topological spaces arising from commutative rings via associated zero divisor graphs : A holistic approach

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pp. 279–312Vol. 29Issue 2February 2026DOI: 10.47974/JIM-2161XML
Received:
07 May 2024
Published Online:
28 Apr 2025
Article type:
Research Article
Language:
EN
Article no.:
JIM-2161
Pages:
279–312

Abstract

This research investigates the construction of topological spaces (TS) through zero divisor graphs (ZD-graphs) of finite commutative rings (FCR), denoted by Γ(R), having order at most 10. The vertices of these graphs correspond to the non-zero divisors (ZD) within the commutative ring, where an edge connects two different vertices if their product in the ring results in zero. The focus lies on generating associative zero divisor graphs for orders 3 through 10, providing a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationships within these rings. The study aims to reveal the topological characteristics inherent in these graphs, shedding light on the structural properties of commutative rings. The methodology involves a systematic examination of ZD-graphs and the subsequent derivation of topologies, offering a fresh perspective on the connections between algebraic structures and TS. Lately, we presented some real life applications of our work. 

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13A7054A1068R10

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