$k$-spaces of non-domain-valued geometric points

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to study the topological properties of algebraic sets with zero divisors. We impose a subbasic topology on the set of proper ideals of a $k$-algebra and this new ``$k$-space'' becomes a generalization of the corresponding Zariski space. We prove that a $k$-space is $T_{\scriptscriptstyle 0}$, quasi-compact, spectral, and connected. Moreover, we study continuous maps between such $k$-spaces. We conclude with a question about construction of a sheaf of $k$-spaces similar to affine schemes.