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Zero-divisor graphs in commutative rings
- David F. Anderson,
- Michael C. Axtell,
- Joe A. Stickles Jr.
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This article surveys the recent and active area of zero-divisor graphs of commutative rings. Notable algebraic and graphical results are given, followed by a historical overview and an extensive bibliography.
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About this Chapter
- Title
- Zero-divisor graphs in commutative rings
- Book Title
- Commutative Algebra
- Book Subtitle
- Noetherian and Non-Noetherian Perspectives
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- pp 23-45
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- 2011
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- 10.1007/978-1-4419-6990-3_2
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- ID1. , Dipartimento di Matematica, Università degli Studi Roma Tre
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David F. Anderson
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Michael C. Axtell
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Joe A. Stickles Jr.
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David F. Anderson
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- 1. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, 37996-1300, USA
- 2. University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN, 55105, USA
- 3. Millikin University, Decatur, IL, 62522, USA
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