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Let H be a subgroup of G, then:
Core H = {a in G | a is an element of gHg^(-1) for all g in G} = The intersection of all conjugates of H in G
My book goes on to say that every element of Core H is in H itself because H is a conjugate to itself. Previously, I understood that H was a conjugate to itself because 1H1^(-1) = H, where 1 is the identity. However, the definition of Core H is the *intersection* of all conjugates, and it seems that core of H would be included in H only if gHg^(-1) = H for all g in G, (aka H is normal).
What am I not understanding here? Anyone who can shed any light what so ever is greatly appreciated.
Core H = {a in G | a is an element of gHg^(-1) for all g in G} = The intersection of all conjugates of H in G
My book goes on to say that every element of Core H is in H itself because H is a conjugate to itself. Previously, I understood that H was a conjugate to itself because 1H1^(-1) = H, where 1 is the identity. However, the definition of Core H is the *intersection* of all conjugates, and it seems that core of H would be included in H only if gHg^(-1) = H for all g in G, (aka H is normal).
What am I not understanding here? Anyone who can shed any light what so ever is greatly appreciated.