Prove that the extension is Normal

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The field Q(√2,√3,u) where u^2=(9-5√3)(2√2) is confirmed to be a normal extension over Q. This conclusion is reached by demonstrating that the field serves as the splitting field for the polynomial u^8 - 2496u^4 + 2304. The minimal polynomial of u is established, and it is essential to verify that the elements √2, √3, and u generate all roots of this polynomial, ensuring no subextension suffices.

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Prove that the field Q(√2,√3,u) where u^2=(9-5√3)(2√2) is normal over Q.
I'm supposed to show that this field is the splitting field of some polynomial over Q. u is clearly algebraic over Q. Do i just take the higher powers of u and try to find the minimal polynomial over Q or is there a smarter way to do this?
 
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Your first idea seems reasonable. There are various definitions of normal extensions, but the one most amenable to actually showing normality is showing that the extension is a splitting field.

I found that the minimal polynomial of u is u^8-2496u^4+2304, though you should check my work. Of course, you then need to show that \sqrt 2, \sqrt 3, u generate the roots, and that no subextension will work.
 

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