Fundamental theorem of galois theory

In summary, to prove that f is onto homomorphism, we use the definition of f and the fact that H/F is a normal subgroup of G(K/F).
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In fundamental theorem of galois theory,(statement): given that K be galois extension of F, G(K/F) be its galois group, S(K) be the set of all subfields of K containing F & S(G) be the set of all subgroups of G(K/F),
mapping g: from S(K) to S(G) defined by g(H)=G(K/H),
mapping h: from S(G) to S(K) defined by h(L)=H
then prove:
(i)composite map goh & hog are identity maps.
(ii)if H\in S(K) then m(H)=H for all m in G(K/F) iff H/F is normal.
(iii)H/F is normal iff G(K/H) is normal subgroup of G(K/F).
(iv) if H/F is normal then G(K/F)/G(K/H) is isomorphic to G(H/F).
my question is that
in (iv) part while proving G(K/F)/G(K/H) is isomorphic to G(H/F), we define a mapping f:G(K/F) to G(H/F) and we prove f is onto homomorphism(so that we can apply fundamental theorem of homomorphism), how f is onto homomorphism?
 
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To prove that f is an onto homomorphism, we need to show that it satisfies two conditions:

1. f is a homomorphism: This means that for any two elements x and y in G(K/F), f(xy) = f(x)f(y). This can be shown by first noting that G(K/F) is a group under multiplication, and then using the definition of f to show that it satisfies the homomorphism property.

2. f is onto: This means that for every element z in G(H/F), there exists an element x in G(K/F) such that f(x) = z. To show this, we can use the fact that H/F is a normal subgroup of G(K/F), which means that for any element z in G(H/F), there exists an element x in G(K/F) such that xH = zH. This implies that f(x) = z, and hence f is onto.

Therefore, by showing that f is a homomorphism and onto, we can conclude that it is an onto homomorphism, and thus we can apply the fundamental theorem of homomorphism to prove that G(K/F)/G(K/H) is isomorphic to G(H/F).
 

1. What is the fundamental theorem of Galois theory?

The fundamental theorem of Galois theory is a fundamental result in mathematics, specifically in the field of abstract algebra. It states that there is a one-to-one correspondence between the subfields of a field extension and the intermediate subgroups of the Galois group of that extension.

2. Why is the fundamental theorem of Galois theory important?

The fundamental theorem of Galois theory is important because it allows us to study the structure of field extensions and their subfields in a systematic way. It also has applications in other areas of mathematics, such as algebraic geometry and number theory.

3. Can you explain the basic concepts of Galois theory?

Galois theory is based on the idea of a field extension, which is a larger field that contains a smaller field. The Galois group of a field extension is a group that describes how the elements of the larger field can be rearranged while still remaining in the smaller field. The fundamental theorem of Galois theory establishes a connection between the subfields of the extension and the subgroups of the Galois group.

4. How does the fundamental theorem of Galois theory relate to solvability by radicals?

The fundamental theorem of Galois theory has implications for the solvability of polynomials by radicals. It states that a polynomial is solvable by radicals if and only if its Galois group is a solvable group. This means that the roots of the polynomial can be expressed in terms of the coefficients using only the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and extraction of roots.

5. Are there any limitations to the fundamental theorem of Galois theory?

Yes, there are some limitations to the fundamental theorem of Galois theory. It only applies to finite field extensions and does not hold for infinite or transcendental extensions. It also does not provide a method for determining the Galois group or the subfields of a given extension, but rather establishes a connection between them once they are known.

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