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Hi there,

is there a classification/characterization of fields K for which the automorphism group Aut(K) has the property that |Aut(K)| < |K| (e.g. finite fields, the rationals and reals) ? What about the same question for real-closed fields K ? Many thanks ...

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    $\begingroup$ @Gerhard: Unfortunately, the reals have lots of vector-space automorphisms over the prime field $\mathbb Q$ but no nontrivial field automorphisms. (I like to see things turn into set theory, but this one will need more work.) $\endgroup$ May 10, 2012 at 16:03
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    $\begingroup$ The fields ${\mathbb{Q}}_p$ have only the identity automorphism, like the reals. $\endgroup$
    – Lubin
    May 10, 2012 at 16:31
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    $\begingroup$ @Lubin: that's interesting, can you explain why? $\endgroup$ May 10, 2012 at 17:20
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    $\begingroup$ This question is relevant: mathoverflow.net/questions/22897/… $\endgroup$ May 10, 2012 at 17:56
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    $\begingroup$ Gerhard, I guess we are using the terminology "prime field" with different meanings. To me, it means a field with no proper subfields, i.e., either the rationals or a finite field of prime order. $\endgroup$ May 11, 2012 at 18:46

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