# Abstract Algebra I

- By: Pamini Thangarajah
- Publisher: Mount Royal University
- Source: [LibreTexts](https://math.libretexts.org/Courses/Mount_Royal_University/Abstract_Algebra_I)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
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Abstract algebra is a fascinating area of study within mathematics that explores the intricacies of algebraic structures such as groups, rings, and fields. These structures are defined using abstract axioms, and the focus is on understanding their properties independently of any specific mathematical objects or physical systems. It is a highly abstract and theoretical field, but one that has practical applications in areas such as computer science, physics, chemistry and engineering.