Galous Group Modules Self Study: Q&A

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The discussion revolves around self-study questions related to Galois groups, R-modules, and tensor products in the context of algebra. Participants seek hints and clarification on various mathematical problems, including the structure of Galois groups, properties of homomorphisms, and the behavior of modules under certain conditions.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the Galois groups of the polynomial p(x)=x^{7}+11 over Q(a) and R, noting a certainty about Z_{7} for one case but uncertainty for the other.
  • Another participant suggests a method to show that Hom_{R}(R,M) is isomorphic to M by defining a map from functions to elements of M, emphasizing the need to demonstrate surjectivity.
  • There is a discussion about finding an inverse for the proposed map in the context of the second question, with one participant expressing difficulty in showing surjectivity.
  • A participant mentions that proving \varphi(IM) = IN is key for question #3, suggesting an inductive approach and the need for a lemma regarding surjectivity of induced maps.
  • Question #4 is mentioned as appearing trivial by one participant, although no further details are provided.

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Participants express varying degrees of certainty and uncertainty regarding the problems posed. While some hints and methods are shared, no consensus is reached on the solutions or approaches to the questions.

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Participants reference specific properties of R-modules and ideals, indicating that the discussion may depend on the assumptions about R being unital and the nature of the modules involved. The complexity of the problems suggests that additional mathematical context may be necessary for complete understanding.

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I was doing some self study and have questions:
1. p(x)=x^{7}+11 over Q(a), R.
where a is 7-th root of unity. What are Galouis groups?
For the 1st case I got Z_{7}, second not sure. need hint for that
2. need hint. I know it is easy: M is an R-module. Show that Hom_{R}(R,M)[tex]\cong[/tex]M.
3. Spse that I is an ideal of R such that I^{k}=0 for some k>0 integer. Let M, N be R-modules and let [tex]\phi[/tex]:M->N be an R-module hom. Prove that if induced map [tex]\bar{\phi}[/tex]:M/IM->N/IN is surjective, then [tex]\phi[/tex] is surjective.
4. show that 2[tex]\otimes[/tex]1 [tex]\neq[/tex]0 in 2Z[tex]\otimes[/tex]Z/2Z.
 
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2. You need a map from

{f : R-->M } to M

(or vice versa).Assuming that R is unital, then there is only one possible map you can write down:

f ---> f(1)

You have to try to show that is an isomorphism. You also may want to think about the other direction;

M --> {f: R --> M}

again, there is only one possible map you can write down - given m in M, then the only candidate in Hom_R(R,M) is translation by m:

f_m(r)= r.m

so you have to show that the map m--->f_m is an isomorphism (note we've dropped the explicit use use R being unital).
 
matt grime said:
2. You need a map from

{f : R-->M } to M

(or vice versa).


Assuming that R is unital, then there is only one possible map you can write down:

f ---> f(1)
This is what I tried. g(f)=f_{1}. But I had hard time showing that it is surjective
 
Have you tried working to find an inverse? The second part of my hint wasn't just decoration.
 
matt grime said:
Have you tried working to find an inverse? The second part of my hint wasn't just decoration.

yeah, i got it. thanks
 
#3 is somewhat tricky. The key is to prove that [tex]\varphi(IM) = IN[/tex]. This can be done by induction on [tex]k[/tex], but first you'll need a lemma to the effect that if [tex]\bar{\varphi}[/tex] is surjective, then the induced map [tex]\psi_r : I^r M/I^{r+1} \to I^r N/I^{r+1}[/tex] is surjective for all [tex]r[/tex].

Let me think about the others some more...I'll get back to you in a bit. (Although #4 looks pretty trivial.)
 
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