non-Abelian Non-commutative or order-dependent. For example, the group of manipulations of Rubik's cube is non-commutative because the state of the cube depends greatly on the order that moves are performed on it. Many mathematical processes in quantum mechanics are non-Abelian Related entry Abelian group Related category ALGEBRA Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) |