SUMMARY
The integral closure of the polynomial ring $R = K[x]$ in the field $L = K(x)[y]$, where $y$ satisfies $y^3 = 1 + x^2$, is determined by the algebraic properties of elements in $L$. According to the theorem discussed, if $R$ is a domain and $K$ is its fraction field, then any element $\alpha$ in $L$ is algebraic over $K$. The coefficients of the minimal polynomial $m_{\alpha}(X)$ of $\alpha$ over $K(X)$ lie in the integral closure of $R$ in $K(X)$, which leads to the conclusion that the integral closure of $K[x]$ in $L$ is $K[X][Y]$.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of integral closure in ring theory
- Familiarity with finite extension fields
- Knowledge of minimal polynomials and their properties
- Basic concepts of algebraic elements over fields
NEXT STEPS
- Study the properties of integral closures in polynomial rings
- Learn about finite extensions and their implications in field theory
- Explore the computation of minimal polynomials in algebraic extensions
- Investigate the structure of $K[X][Y]$ and its applications in algebra
USEFUL FOR
Mathematicians, algebraists, and students studying field theory and ring theory, particularly those interested in integral closures and finite extensions.