A new algorithm to compute fuzzy subgroups of a finite group

Abstract

The enumeration of fuzzy subgroups is a complex problem. Several authors have computed results for special instances of groups. In this paper, we present a novel algorithm that is designed to enumerate the fuzzy subgroups of a finite group. This is achieved through the computation of maximal chains of subgroups. This approach is also useful for writing a program to compute the number of fuzzy subgroups. We provide further elucidation by computing the number of fuzzy subgroups of the groups $ Q_8 $ and $ D_8 $.

Keywords

• fuzzy subgroups
• quaternion group
• dihedral group
• maximal chains