What advanced algebra did Hamilton help develop?
Abstract algebra
Elementary algebra
Algebraic topology
Differential algebra
Answer
Abstract algebra, a branch of advanced algebra, owes its development in part to the contributions of William Rowan Hamilton. Abstract algebra explores algebraic structures such as groups, rings, and fields, focusing on their properties and relationships. Hamilton's work on quaternions, a non-commutative division algebra, provided a significant impetus for the development of abstract algebra, as it challenged existing algebraic theories and led to new insights into algebraic structures.
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