A Comparative Study of Homological Dimensions in Commutative and Non Commutative Rings

Authors

  • Dr. Rupen Chatterjee Department of Mathematics, Nabagram Hiralal Paul College, Nabagram, Hooghly, West Bengal Pin:712246, India (Affiliated to Calcutta University) Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31305/trjtm2023.v03.n03.005

Keywords:

Homological dimensions, Commutative and non-commutative rings, Module theory

Abstract

Homological dimensions serve as essential invariants in algebra, providing insight into the structural complexity of rings and modules and offering a framework for comparing different algebraic systems. This paper presents a detailed comparative study of homological dimensions in commutative and non commutative rings, emphasizing the theoretical distinctions that arise due to the presence or absence of commutativity. Key homological invariants, including projective dimension, injective dimension, flat dimension, and global dimension, are analyzed to elucidate their role in module theory and ring classification. The study explores how non-commutativity introduces asymmetry between left and right module categories, resulting in divergent homological behaviors that do not appear in commutative contexts. It further examines the impact of these differences on the application of classical homological techniques, including resolutions and dimension theoretic arguments. By synthesizing established results from homological algebra, category theory, and ring theory, the paper provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the comparative structure of modules over commutative and non commutative rings. The findings reveal that homological dimensions are highly sensitive to the underlying algebraic structure, and non commutative rings often exhibit richer, more complex homological phenomena. These insights not only enhance our understanding of algebraic invariants but also have implications for related areas such as representation theory, module classification, and computational algebra. Overall, this work offers a rigorous theoretical foundation for further exploration of homological dimensions and serves as a guide for researchers studying the interplay between ring structure and module-theoretic properties.

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2023-09-30

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Chatterjee, R. (2023). A Comparative Study of Homological Dimensions in Commutative and Non Commutative Rings. TECHNO REVIEW Journal of Technology and Management , 3(3), 24-41. https://doi.org/10.31305/trjtm2023.v03.n03.005