How Are Cosets Related to Normal Subgroups?

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Cosets and normal subgroups are fundamentally interconnected in group theory. A normal subgroup is defined as a subgroup whose left cosets are also right cosets, establishing a key relationship between the two concepts. Furthermore, the cosets of a normal subgroup form a quotient group, illustrating how normal subgroups facilitate the partitioning of a group into distinct, manageable components. Understanding these relationships is crucial for deeper insights into group structure and behavior.

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  • Basic understanding of group theory concepts
  • Familiarity with the definitions of cosets
  • Knowledge of normal subgroups and their properties
  • Concept of quotient groups in abstract algebra
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Hey guys
I'm curious about how to interpret cosets and normal subgroups.
I do know the definitions of both, but I do not understand how they relate to each other.
A (left) coset is supposed to partition a group as well as normal subgroups, but I'm sure there is a more profound relationship between the two than just the similarity I have pointed out.

I'll look forward to your inputs!
 
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I'm not sure what you're looking for. A normal subgroup is simply a subgroup who's left cosets are also right cosets. Also the cosets of a normal subgroup form a group themself: the quotient group.

There are certainly nice relationships between cosets and normal subgroups, but I'm not certain which ones you want. Maybe you can clarify?

Also, I'm not quite sure what you mean with "normal subgroups partition the group"...
 

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