Construct fields of each of the following orders

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In summary, fields are mathematical structures used in various areas of mathematics to satisfy properties such as closure, associativity, and distributivity. There are two types of fields based on their order: finite fields with a finite number of elements and infinite fields with an infinite number of elements. Finite fields are constructed using a prime number as a modulus and a polynomial with coefficients in this prime field, while infinite fields can be constructed using various methods such as rational numbers and complex numbers. The characteristics of fields depend on their order, with finite fields having a finite number of elements and infinite fields having an infinite number of elements. Fields have many real-world applications in fields of science and technology, including physics, engineering, computer science, economics, and biology.
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Construct fields of each of the following orders: [tex]\textbf{(a)}[/tex] 9 [tex]\textbf{(b)}[/tex] 49 [tex]\textbf{(c)}[/tex] 8 [tex]\textbf{(d)}[/tex] 81 (you may exhibit these as [tex]\frac{F[x]}{(f(x))}[/tex] for some [tex]F[/tex] and [tex]f[/tex]).

Relevant Theorems to use:
[tex]\textbf{(1.)}[/tex] Let [tex]f(x)[/tex] be a polynomial in [tex]F[x][/tex]. [tex]\frac{F[x]}{(f(x))}[/tex] is a field iff [tex]f(x)[/tex] is irreducible.

[tex]\textbf{(2.)}[/tex] [tex]F[/tex] is a finite field of order [tex]q[/tex] and let [tex]f(x)[/tex] be a polynomial in [tex]F[x][/tex] of degree [tex]n \geq 1[/tex]. Then [tex]\frac{F[x]}{(f(x))}[/tex] has [tex]q^n[/tex] elements
 
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I think you should use the two theorems
 

1. What is the purpose of constructing fields?

The purpose of constructing fields is to create a mathematical structure that satisfies certain properties, such as closure, associativity, and distributivity. Fields are important in various areas of mathematics, including algebra, number theory, and geometry.

2. What are the different orders in constructing fields?

The orders in constructing fields refer to the number of elements in the field. The most common orders are finite fields, which have a finite number of elements, and infinite fields, which have an infinite number of elements. Examples of finite fields include the integers modulo n and Galois fields, while examples of infinite fields include the real numbers and complex numbers.

3. How are fields of different orders constructed?

Finite fields are typically constructed by taking a prime number as a modulus and using a polynomial with coefficients in this prime field. Infinite fields can be constructed using various methods, such as the construction of rational numbers from integers or the construction of complex numbers from real numbers.

4. What are the characteristics of fields of each order?

The characteristics of fields depend on their orders. Finite fields have a finite number of elements and thus satisfy the characteristic of having a finite order. Infinite fields, on the other hand, have an infinite number of elements and thus do not have a characteristic. Additionally, all fields satisfy the characteristic of having a multiplicative identity and additive inverses for each element.

5. What are some applications of fields in real-world problems?

Fields have numerous applications in various fields of science and technology. In physics, fields are used to describe the properties of particles and their interactions. In engineering, fields are used in signal processing and control systems. In computer science, fields are used in coding theory and cryptography. Additionally, fields are also used in economics, biology, and many other disciplines.

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