ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

topology ring theory

Ring Theory is like a game of musical chairs. It's a way of connecting things together in a loop. It works by having a "central" item that is connected to other items with wires. The wires make a loop, like a ring, which is why it's called "ring" theory. Every item is connected to the one before and after it, so when one item moves, it affects the whole loop. If one item breaks or stops working, the whole loop is disrupted. Ring Theory is used a lot in electrical wiring, like networks and computers, but it can also be used in other places. It's an important theory in engineering and other sciences.