Definition:Localization of Ring at Element

Definition

Let $A$ be a commutative ring with unity.

Let $f \in A$ be an element.

The localization of $A$ at $f$ is the localization of $A$ at the set of powers $\set {1, f, f^2, \ldots}$:

$A_f = \paren {\set {1, f, f^2, \ldots} }^{-1}A$

Also denoted as

To avoid confusion with completions, the localization of $A$ at $f$ is also denoted $A \sqbrk {f^{-1} }$.

Also see

• Set of Powers of Ring Element is Multiplicatively Closed
• Definition:Localization of Module at Ring Element

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