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Mathematical ranking of a set

In order theory, a weak ordering is a mathematical formalization of the intuitive notion of a ranking of a set, some of whose members may be tied with each other. Weak orders are a generalization of totally ordered sets and are in turn generalized by (strictly) partially ordered sets and preorders. Wikipedia →

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  2. Skim a recent paper: Sulfate Derivatives with Heteroleptic Tetrahedra: New Deep‐Ultraviolet Birefringent Materials in which Weak Interactions Modulate Functional Module OrderingInfluential work since 2022
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  4. Read the landmark paper: Weak interfacial water ordering on isostructural hematite and corundum (001) surfacesCited 112 times
  5. Go sideways: PreorderA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Homogeneous relationA closely related topic

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