Torsion-free group for a set of primes
Definition
Let be a set of primes. A group is termed -torsion-free if it satisfies the following equivalent conditions:
| No. | Shorthand | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | -torsion-free, for each prime | For any and any such that is the identity element of , must also be the identity element of . |
| 2 | -torsion-free for every -number | For any natural number and any such that is the identity element of , must also be the identity element of . |