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The theory of lattices in the sense of order theory. For the number-theoretic notion, use the tag "lattices" instead.

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Geometric interpretation of distributivity

You ask "Why $(a \vee b) \wedge c$ is the same as $(a \wedge c) \vee (b \wedge c)$, is it due to some properties of the geometric shape of the cube?" It's because there are no $N_5$ or $M_3$ sublatti …
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Good lattice theory books?

I agree with Gerhard. Imho, "Algebras, Lattices, Varieties I" is the best book on universal algebra and lattice theory (perhaps the best math book ever ;) Ironically, it's out of print. However, Bu …
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Given a lattice L with n elements, are there finite groups H < G such that L $\cong$ the lat...

If there is no restriction on $n$, this is a famous open problem. I'm wondering if any recent work has been done for small $n>6$. I believe the question is answered (positively) for $n=6$ by Watatan …
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Finite lattice representation problem checking

Answer to Question 1: All other lattices of size at most 7 are known to be representable as the congruence lattice of a finite algebra. See my thesis and this MO question. Answer to Question 2: T …
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