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A Euclidean Domain is defined by two conditions according to Bland in "The Basics of Abstract Algebra," while Dummit and Foote's "Abstract Algebra" utilizes only one of these conditions. This discrepancy raises questions about the structures that may qualify as Euclidean Domains under each definition. The second property in Bland's definition is crucial, as many results regarding Euclidean domains rely solely on it, with the first property being significant primarily in the context of ideals and algebraic number theory.

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  • Understanding of Euclidean Domains in abstract algebra
  • Familiarity with the definitions provided in "The Basics of Abstract Algebra" by Bland
  • Knowledge of the concepts outlined in "Abstract Algebra" by Dummit and Foote
  • Basic principles of ideals and algebraic number theory
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  • Read the Wikipedia article on Euclidean Domains for foundational knowledge
  • Study the PDF on Euclidean rings from the University of Connecticut
  • Examine the lecture notes on Euclidean Domains from Harvey Mudd College
  • Explore the implications of the first and second properties of Euclidean Domains in algebraic number theory
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In the book "The Basics of Abstract Algebra" Bland defines a Euclidean Domain using two conditions as follows:View attachment 8256
View attachment 8257In the book "Abstract Algebra"by Dummit and Foote we find that a Euclidean Domain is defined using only one of Bland's conditions ... as follows:View attachment 8258What are the consequences of these different definitions ... for example does D&F's definition allow some structures to be Euclidean Domains that are not recognized as such under Bland's definition ...Peter
 
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Let $N$ be the norm of the integral domain $R$ in F&D’s definition. Define another norm $N^\ast$ by
$$N^\ast(a)\ =\ \min_{b\in R\setminus\left\{0_R\right\}}N(ab).$$
Then $R$ is still a Euclidean domain with norm $N^\ast$ and $N^\ast$ is also a Euclidean valuation in Bland’s definition.

The most important property of a Euclidean domain is the second one in Bland; many results about Euclidean domains involve only the second property but not the first. IMHO the importance of the first property only shows up in the study of ideals and algebraic-number theory.
 

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