Griess algebra

In mathematics, the Griess algebra is a commutative non-associative algebra on a real vector space of dimension 196884 that has the Monster group M as its automorphism group. It is named after mathematician R. L. Griess, who constructed it in 1980 to prove the existence of the Monster group, referring to it as "The Friendly Giant".

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