nLab quotient module

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Linear algebra

homotopy theory, (∞,1)-category theory, homotopy type theory

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see also algebraic topology

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For NN a module (over some ring RR) and SNS \hookrightarrow N a submodule, then the corresponding quotient module N/SN/S is the module where all elements in NN that differ by an element in SS are identified.

If the ring RR is a field then RR-modules are called vector spaces and quotient modules are called quotient vector spaces.

Definition

Thoughout let RR be some ring. Write RRMod for the category of modules over RR. Write U:RModU:R Mod \to Set for the forgetful functor that sends a module to its underlying set.

Definition

For i:KNi : K \hookrightarrow N a submodule, the quotient module NK\frac{N}{K} is the quotient group of the underlying groups, equipped with the RR-action induced by that on NN.

Properties

Equivalent characterizations

Proposition

The quotient module is equivalently the cokernel of the inclusion in RRMod

NKcoker(i). \frac{N}{K} \simeq coker(i) \,.
Proposition

The quotient module is equivalently the quotient object of the congruence NKNNN \oplus K \to N \oplus N given by projection on the first factor and by addition in NN.

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