Questions tagged [abelian-groups]
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Closed form roots for polynomial $x^9 + ax^6 + bx^5 + cx^3 + d = 0$
I know about Abel–Ruffini theorem, but I have a polynomial of special form. From "Beyond the Quartic Equation" by R.B. King (a very interesting book, btw) I've learned about Tschirnhaus ...
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Limit of trace maps in finite fields
If $\mathbb{F}_{q^n}$ is a finite field with $q^n$ elements ($q$ being a power of a prime $p$) we have the trace map $tr^n_m:\mathbb{F}_{q^n}\rightarrow \mathbb{F}_{q^m}$ such that $x\mapsto x+F^m(x)+....
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Freeness of torsion-free abelian groups
Let $A$ be a countable torsion-free abelian group. The following conditions are well known to be equivalent:
$A$ is free abelian,
every finite rank pure subgroup of $A$ is free abelian.
Consider the ...
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A map in group cohomology from $H^n(G,G^{\vee})$ to $H^{n+1}(G,U(1))$
Let $G$ be a finite abelian group and denote by $G^{\vee}=\mathrm{Hom}(G,U(1))$ its Pontryagin dual. For any positive integer $n$ one can define a homomorphism of abelian groups
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Quotient of subgroups by center.
Let $H \leq G$. Let $Z_G$ denote the center $[G,G]$ the commutator subgroup. Assume $[G,G] \leq Z_G$ (i.e. nilpotent of class 2). Then $G/Z_G$ is abelian since $Z_G$ contains the commutator subgroup. ...
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Number of orbits for abelian group actions
Suppose $G$ is an abelian group acting faithfully on two sets, $X$ and $Y$, of the same size. None of $G$, $X$ and $Y$ is finite.
Now suppose $G$ is the union of abelian groups $G_i$, where $i$ varies ...
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An example of a non-(locally cyclic) Abelian group whose automorphism group is cyclic not of order $2$
In the wake of my curiosity on this kind of things, I was thinking if there is an example of a non-(locally cyclic) Abelian group whose automorphism group is cyclic not of order $2$. Every example I ...
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abelian subgroups
Have the groups "PSL(n,q)" and "PSL(n,q).f ", the same maxiaml abelian subgroups or not?(where "PSL(n,q).f " is the extension of PSL(n,q) by the field automorphism of it) Is there any counterexample ...
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Maximal subgroups of a finite p-group
I want to prove the following:
Let $G$ be a finite abelian $p$-group that is not cyclic.
Let $L \ne {1}$ be a subgroup of $G$ and $U$ be a maximal subgroup of L then there exists a maximal subgroup $...
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Cohomology of "symplectically self-dual" chain complex
Let $G,H$ be abelian groups (denoted additively) with their Pontryagin duals denoted as $G^*$ and $H^*$. (The cases I'm interested in are products of $\mathbb Z_n$, $\mathbb Z$, $\mathbb R$, and $\...
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Small total variation distance between sums of random variables in finite Abelian group implies close to uniform?
Let $\mathbb{G} = \mathbb{Z}/p\mathbb{Z}$ (where $p$ is a prime). Let $X,Y,Z$ be independent random variables in $\mathbb G$.
For a small $\epsilon$ we have $\operatorname{dist}_{TV}(X+Y,Z+Y)<\...
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Irreducible non-Abelian subgroup of $\mathrm{U}_n(\mathbb{C})$, containing diagonal matrices
Consider an irreducible non-Abelian subgroup $\mathrm{H}$ of group of unitary matrices $\mathrm{U}_n(\mathbb{C})$, that contains the subgroup of diagonal matrices. Does there exist any result ...
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Abelian group of finite rank
Let given torsion free abelian group $A$ of finite rank. Let for prime number $p$, given that $\cap_i p^iA =\{0\}$. Is it true that for any $p$- torsion abelian group $B$, $\text{Hom}_{\mathbb{Z}}(A, ...
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Bound for order of a group depending on number of elements of maximal order
This question has been partly answered in MSE, see here.
In a paper On the Number of Elements of maximal order in a Group, it is proven that an arbitrary group $G$ with a finite number of elements of ...
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Element of order $p$ and finite height $\geq1$ in a reduced abelian group $p$-group with an element of order $p^2$
This is a reference request for the following statement:
Fact:
Let $G$ be a reduced abelian $p$-group with an element of order $p^2$. Then $G$ contains an element of order $p$ and of finite height at ...
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Is there a free profinite abelian group on a profinite set?
Let $\mathit{Profinite}_{\mathrm{Ab}}$ be the category of profinite abelian groups, and let $\mathit{Profinite}_{\mathrm{Set}}$ be the category of profinite sets. Does the forgetful functor
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Inverse limit of $p^n$-torsion abelian groups
Let $p$ be a prime and let $\{A_n\}_{n > 0}$ be an inverse limit of abelian groups such that $A_n$ is $p^n$-torsion with $A_n/p^{n - 1} \cong A_{n - 1}$ (these isomorphisms are part of the data). ...
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Indecomposable monoids
Let $M$ be a commutative reduced and cancellative monoid and $K(M)$ its group of quotients.
We say that $M$ is indecomposable if for every divisor-closed submonoids $M_1$ and $M_2$, $M=M_1\oplus M_2$...
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Non-degeneracy of product of group pairings
For $G$ finite abelian group, let $\eta,\omega:G \times G \to \mathbb{C}^\times$ be group pairings. What can I say about the (non-)degeneneracy of the product pairing $\eta \cdot \omega$ in terms of ...
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On finite Uniform (Goldie) dimensions
1) Is there any characterization of $\Bbb{Z}$-modules with finite uniform dimensions?
2) Find two $\Bbb{Z}$-modules $N, M$ such that $N\leq M$ and $M\hookrightarrow N$ but $N$ is not isomorphic to $M$...
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Isomorphic quotients of a countably infinitely-generated free abelian group
Let $F$ denote the free abelian group on countably infinite generators. I am trying to understand the relationship between normal subgroups $A$ and $B$ of $F$ with isomorphic quotients. So is there a ...
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Groups with prescribed Ulm invariants
In Kaplansky's book infinite abelian groups he provides (through some exercises) a complete classification of $p^{\infty}$-torsion countable abelian groups in terms of Ulm invariants. In other words ...
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A general theory of pairings
Bilinear forms and bilinear maps for vector spaces over a field are standard material for an introductory course in linear algebra.
There are also text books for bilinear forms and related quadratic ...
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Is the commutator of the holomorph of generalized quaternion group abelian?
Let $Q_{2^{n}} = \langle x, y \mathrel\vert x^{2^{n-1}}=y^4 = 1, x^{2^{n-2}}=y^2, y^{-1}xy = x^{-1} \rangle$ be the generalized quaternion group of order $2^{n}$.
Let $\operatorname{Hol}(Q_{2^{n+1}})$ ...
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A duality of finite groups coming from a surjective homomorphism with finite kernel of algebraic tori
$\newcommand{\Hom}{{\rm Hom}}
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$ I am looking for a reference for the following lemma (for which I know a proof):
Lemma.
Let $\...
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Finding a particular kind of basis of subgroup of a lattice generated by non-negative part
For $\mathbf v=(v_1,\ldots,v_n)\in \mathbb Z^n$, let $\operatorname{supp}(\mathbf v):=\{j: v_j \ne 0\}$. For a subset $X$ of $\mathbb Z^n$, define $\operatorname{supp}(X):=\bigcup_{\mathbf v \in X} \...
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elementary abelian subgroups with centralizers not connected
Let $G =$ PGL$_{8}(\textbf{C})$. Let $a, b, c, d$ be four representatives of conjugacy classes of involutions in $G$ where $$a = \begin{pmatrix}
-1 & 0\\
0 & I_{7}
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Compute 01-vectors in the orbit of a given vector wrt a finitely-generated abelian subgroup of SL(n,ℤ)
Given a vector $v\in\mathbb Z^n$ and pairwise commutative matrices $M_1,\dotsc,M_k\in \operatorname{SL}(n,\mathbb Z)$, how to compute all 01-vectors in the orbit of $v$ with respect to multiplication ...
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Eigenvalue function of the representation variety of free abelian group
$\DeclareMathOperator\SL{SL}$Let $\rho:\mathbb Z^n\rightarrow \SL(n,\mathbb C)$ be a representation of a finitely generated free abelian group, by simultaneously triangularization, we can assume that $...
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How many elements of each order are there in this $p$-group? [closed]
Let $G$ be a countable Abelian $p$-group which equals a direct sum of at most countably many finite cyclic groups and at most countably many copies of the Prüfer $p$-group, where these finite cyclic ...
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Pure (ordered) subgroups
Let $H,G$ be abelian groups with $H \leq G$. We say that $H$ is a pure subgroup of $G$ if for every $n \in \mathbb N$ and $h \in H$ the following holds: If $h$ is $n$-divisible in $G$, then $h$ is $n$-...
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Symmetric analogue of "alternating bihomomorphism is skew of 2-cocycle" theorem
Let $G$ be a finite abelian group. It is well-known that every alternating bihomomorphism $\Omega:G\times G \to \mathbb{C}^\times$ arises as the skew $\kappa/\kappa^T$ of a 2-cocycle $\kappa \in Z^2(G,...
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Ring of endomorphisms as a criterion of a dimension 1 module
Let $R$ be a unital ring and $M$ be an $R$-module. I have some questions about relation between the ring $\operatorname{End}_R M$ of endomorphisms and the notion of “dimension” of a module. I’m not ...
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How many subgroups of order $\prod_{1}^{n} p_{i}^{n_{i}}$ are there in the finite product of cyclic groups?
All of the following ${p_{i},q_{i}}$are prime numbers, ${n,m,k}$ are pre-assigned integers.
Consider the product of cyclic groups $\prod_{1}^{n} \mathbb Z_{p_{i}^{n_{i}}}$ then we asked the question:
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The category of Abelian groups with selected elements
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In his book (Categories for the working mathematician) MacLane speaks (on page 45) about the category of objects (of $\textbf{Ab}$) under $\mathbb{Z}$ which is the comma category $(\mathbb{Z}\...
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Abelian groups and their subgroups
It is well known that every finite abelian group is a direct product of cyclic groups. So for every $n$ every finite abelian group of exponent $n$ is a direct product of cyclic groups of order at most ...
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Quotient of a ring by a left ideal
This is a simple algebra question I'm struggling with.
Let $A$ be a ring (with unity) and $I\subset A$ a left ideal and $B\subset A$ a two sided Ideal.
$A/I=B$ and $A/B=I$ (in the category of left $A$...
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Fourier transform on lattice strip
I am working with a triangular lattice $L=\{n_1 a_2 + n_2 a_2 : n\in\mathbb{Z}^2 \}$ and $a_1 = \pmatrix{1 \\ 0}$ and $a_2 = \frac{1}{2} \pmatrix{-1 \\ \sqrt{3}}$, and I want to compute the Pontryagin ...
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exact short sequence of divisible groups splits? [closed]
Let $0 \rightarrow A \rightarrow B \rightarrow C \rightarrow 0$ be a short exact sequences of divisible abelian groups. Does then the sequence splits?
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Inductive vs projective limit of sequence of split surjections
Let
$$
A_1\twoheadrightarrow
A_2\twoheadrightarrow
A_3\twoheadrightarrow
A_4\twoheadrightarrow
\cdots
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be an inductive sequence of countable abelian groups, the connecting homomorphisms of which are ...
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$p$-primary then divisible?
I asked this via MathSE, but haven't got any responces. Sorry for asking it here. Sorry.
We know that in the context of abelian groups, $p$-groups are called $p$-primary groups. I have a question ...
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Any abelian Lie subgroup containes a connected Lie subgroup of codimension 1 [closed]
I am trying to understand the proof of the following claim (see A.L. Onishchik, E.B. Vinberg (Eds.) Lie Groups and Lie Algebras III, p.50, Theorem 3.1).
Theorem 3.1 (ii) If the Lie group $G$ is ...
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minimal divisible group
I am trying to prove this:
If a divisible group $E$ containining $A$ is minimal divisible then $A$ is an essential subgroup of $E$.
Let $ < c > =C, \ C\cap A = 0$. Without loss of generality ...
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Does an abelian group acting on a riemaniann manifold define an othogonal foliation?
This question is related to my previous question. Suppose that a group $G$ acts freely and properly on a Riemaniann manifold $(M, g)$. Than the orbits form a foliation for $M$. For $p \in M$, let $V_p$...
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Invariants of primary groups
In Kaplansky's book "Infinite Abelian Groups", an abelian group $G$ is called primary if every element has order power of $p$ for some fixed prime number $p$. It is well-known that every ...
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Complemented subalgebra in a free Lie ring
A Lie ring is a triple $(G,+, [\ ,\ ]),$ where $(G,+)$ is an abelian group and $ [\ ,\ ]$ is a bilinear map satisfying
$[x,x]=0$
$[\ ,\ ]$ is bilinear
$[[x,y],z]+[[y,z],x]+[[z.x],y]=0,\ \forall\ x,...
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Finite-exponent abelian groups
Let $G$ be an abelian group and $G=\bigoplus_{i=1}^t{{\Bbb{Z}}_{p_i}^{n_i}}^{(\Lambda_i)}$ where each $\Lambda_i$ is a set (at least one of $\Lambda_i$ is infinite). Since $G_{\Bbb{Z}}$ is a finite-...
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countable direct sum of cyclic abelian $p^{2}$ groups
Let $G={{\Bbb{Z}}_{p^{2}}}^{(\aleph)}$ (countable direct sum of copies of ${\Bbb{Z}}_{p^2}$). It is clear that every subgroup of $G$ is a homomorphic image of $G$. Now this is my question:
Is it true ...
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Name for a pair of lattices one of which having theta series with coefficients a subsequence of another lattice's theta series coefficients
Is there a name for a pair of lattices which have the property given in the title (up to a change of variable)? The following example of a pair captures the property mentioned above:
$$(i)\ 1 + 80q^3 ...
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Quotients of Abelian Groups
Let $G$ be an abelian group and let $A$ and $B$ be subgroups of $G$. Furthermore, let $C$ be a subgroup of $A \cap B$. I would like to find another subgroup $A+B \subseteq D \subseteq G$ so that $D/(...
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