Where Does Group Theory Belong on Physics Forums?

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Group theory is a subfield of abstract algebra that is not explicitly listed in the math forums on physicsforums.com. Users suggest that discussions related to group theory should be placed in the Abstract Algebra forum rather than the General Math or Set Theory forums. The distinction between abstract algebra and set theory is emphasized, indicating the importance of categorizing mathematical topics accurately for effective discourse.

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Hi, I'm not finding group theory listed in any of the other math forums on physicsforums.com... so I'm wondering if it belongs here in the General Math forum or in another?
 
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Try the Set Theory forum.

EDIT: Ok it's a little confusing because abstract algebra is separate from set theory. Think you should post it in the abstract algebra forum instead.
 
Group theory is a sub-set of Abstract Algebra. Try the Abstract Algebra and Linear Algebra forum.
 

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