What is the Normalizer of a Subgroup?

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The number of distinct conjugate subgroups of a subgroup H in a group G is given by the formula [G:N(H)], where N(H) is defined as N(H)={g ∈ G | gHg^{-1}=H}. The discussion emphasizes the application of the counting formula |G|/|N(H)|=|C(H)|, where C(H) represents the conjugacy class of H. The validity of this approach is confirmed for finite groups, while the implications for infinite groups remain uncertain and require further exploration.

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Homework Statement



Prove the number of distinct conjugate subgroups of a subgroup H in a group G is [G:N(H)] where N(H)={g [itex]\in[/itex] G | gHg[itex]^{-1}[/itex]=H}.

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I'm thinking the counting formula; G=|C(x)||Z(x)| with C(x) being the conjugacy class of x and Z(x) being the centralizer of x.

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I thought that I could say N(H) is the centralizer of H and [G:N(H)]=|G|/|N(H)| so by the counting formula |G|/|N(H)|=|C(H)| and |C(H)| is the number of distinct conjugate subgroups H. In truth I have only worked with the counting formula for elements, never with subgroups. Also if this does hold somewhat true, it seems to me to only apply to the case when G is finite. What about when G is infinite?
 
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Should I post this in the Linear Algebra thread? The rules say not to but it seems to me that questions such as this get answered there. I'm really just looking for if my solution is valid or not as well as a hint for the infinite case..
 

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