Questions tagged [class-field-theory]
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Kummer congruences for totally real number fields
There is a generalization of the Kummer congruences to totally real number fields with characters due to Deligne-Ribet. For example, see the exposition here, more precisely see Theorem 2.1.
What is ...
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$[J_F : P_FN_{E/F}J_E] = 2$ for quadratic extensions of global fields of characteristic 2?
Let $E/F$ be a quadratic extension of global fields. Denote by $J_F$ the idèle group of $F$, by $P_F$ the subgroup of principal idèles and by $N_{E/F} : J_E \to J_F$ the norm map between idèles. In ...
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Reference for: power residue symbols are Hecke characters
Notation.
Let $n$ be a positive integer, let $\mu_n\subseteq \mathbb C$ be the set of $N$-th roots of unity, let $K$ be a number field containing $\mu_n$, let $R$ be the ring of integers of $K$, let $...
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Restricted Iwasawa theory
Let $p$ be a prime number, let $K$ be a number field, and let $L$ be a Galois extension of $K$ such that the Galois group $\Gamma$ of $L$ over $K$ is (continuously) isomorphic to the (additive) group $...
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What are the fastest ways to calculate class number of number fields?
Given a number field $K$, which approaches help us to calculate the class number $h(K)$ of $K$?
I am aware that the question is broad but any argument would be helpful.
Some basic approaches I know:...
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Is there a field with finitely many abelian extensions, that is neither separably closed nor real closed?
If $K$ has only finitely many Galois extensions, then $K$ must be either separably closed or real closed. Are there any other fields whose abelianizations are finite extensions (i.e. whose absolute ...
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Computing the relative class group (with Galois action) of relatively large cyclotomic groups
For a cyclotomic field $K = \mathbb Q(\zeta_n)$, let $K^+$ be its maximal totally real subfield. We know that $H^+ = Cl(K^+)$ injects into $H = Cl(K)$. I am interested in computing the group $H/H^+$ ...
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Tables of class numbers of cyclotomic fields
Does anyone have a table of the class numbers ($h_n$) of cyclotomic fields (upto say, n = 250-300 for $\mathbb Q(\mu_n)$)?
I can find tables for the relative class number ($h_n^-$) in various places ...
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Unramified non-abelian extension and Galois cohomology
Is there an example of a finite Galois extension $E/F$ of number fields, such that $G=\mathrm{Gal}(E/F)$ is non-abelian and the order of the cohomology group $H^1(G,U_E)$ is relatively prime to class ...
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A formal group scheme in explicit local class field theory
Let $K$ be a nonarchimedean local field with residue field $k$ of characteristic $q = p^N$, and pick a uniformizer $\pi\in \mathscr{O}_K$. Recall that explicit local class field theory, à la Lubin--...
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Brauer group of global fields
Is the Brauer group $\text{Br}(K)$ of a global field $K$
an $\ell$-divisible group for some prime $\ell$? If so, what $\ell$?
Is $\text{Br}(K)[n]$ finite, for $n$ integer?
I know from class field ...
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Abelian group extensions
Let $K$ be an imaginary quadratic field and $E$ be an elliptic curve with CM by $\mathcal{O}_K$. Is there a way to see that $K(j(E), h(E[\mathfrak{p}]))/K$ is an Abelian extension for some $\mathfrak{...
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What are the primes that are ramified?
Let $K$ be an imaginary quadratic field and $E$ be an elliptic curve with CM by $\mathcal{O}_K$. We know that the maximal unramified extension (Hilbert class field) $H/K$ is $K(j(E))$. Can we ...
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The Genus field and Hilbert class field
Is there an example of a number field $K$ for which the genus field of $K$ is contained strictly in the Hilbert class field of $K$?
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Global sections of higher direct images
If $f : X\to V$ is a smooth proper map of smooth schemes, what are the global sections of
$R^if_{fppf, *}\mu_p$
$R^if_{fppf, *}\mathbb{G}_{\rm m}$
I was reading Milne's book "Arithmetic duality", ...
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Fibers of reciprocity maps and higher dimensional analogs
Part I.
Say $K$ is a number field, $v$ is a finite place of $K$, $K_v$ the $v$-adic completion of $K$.
We have the local Artin map for every finite $v$:
$$\rho_v : K_v^{\times}\to\text{Gal}(K_v^{\...
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Explicit $H^2(K, \mu) = Q/Z$?
In the development of local class field theory, a very fundamental theorem is that, for every local field $K$ of characteristic zero,
$H^2(K, \mu) \cong \mathbb{Q}/\mathbb{Z}$. $(*)$
Neukirch et al. ...
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Uniqueness of class field theory map
Let $F$ be a local field of characteristic 0. The main theorems in local class field theory can be summarized by the existence of a group $W_F$ and a map
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\phi_F:W_F\to W_F^\mathrm{ab}\simeq F^\...
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Examples of norm forms where the numbers represented can be readily described
In case of impatience: the question here is a request for examples, especially degree six or seven where the norm form might represent some prime$p,$ then some $q^2$ but not $q,$ then some $r^3$ but ...
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Does Ribet's construction of class fields give us eigenspaces of rank 1?
Ribet's paper on the Herbrand-Ribet theorem constructs a representation $\rho: Gal(\overline{\Bbb Q}/\Bbb Q) \to GL_2(\mathbb F_q)$ where $q = p^r$ of the specific form:
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1 & *\\
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Inverse image of norm map on principal units for an unramified extension
For a local field $E$, denote by $U(E)$ the units of the corresponding valuation ring $\mathcal{O}_E$, and denote by $U_n(E)$ the prinicipal $n$-units, i.e. $U_n(E)=1+M_E^n$ where $M_E$ is the maximal ...
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correspondence between finite abelian extensions and congruence subgroups
I make self-study in class field theory and I want to prove the following popular fact:
Given a modulus $\mathfrak{m}$ of a number field $K$, the map $L\mapsto ker (\phi_{L/K,\mathfrak{m}}$) is an ...
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The $\ell$- part of the class groups of the $p$-cyclotomic fields
Let $K_n = \Bbb Q(\mu_{p^{n+1}})$ and let $A_n$ be it's class group. Iwasawa theory tells us a lot about the $p$-part of $A_n$. For instance, we know quite a lot about how it varies with $n$.
I am ...
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Analogue of j-invariant for CM fields
For any imaginary quadratic field $F$, the Hilbert class field $H$ is generated by the $j$-invariant of any elliptic curve with complex multiplication (CM) by $\mathcal O$, the ring of algebraic ...
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Hilbert symbols vanishing
Let $p$ be an odd prime, and let $E/\mathbb{Q}_p$ be a finite extension that contains a primitive $p$-th root of unity $\zeta_p$ but not a primitve $p^2$-th root of unity $\zeta_{p^2}$. Let $a,b \in E^...
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How to compute with the Stark conjectures?
I would like a convenient basis for the elements of a fixed abelian extension $E$ of a real quadratic field $\mathbb{Q}(\sqrt{d})$. The accepted answer to this MO question suggests that the Stark ...
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Complete fields with algebraically closed residue field
I am looking for a reference where the following result is proven:
Let $k$ be an algebraically closed field. If $K$ is a complete and discretely valued field with residue field $k$. Then $K$ is one ...
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CM Elliptic Curves and a result concerning ray class fields
Let $K$ be an imaginary quadratic field and suppose that $E/K$ has complex multiplication by $\mathcal{O}_K$. Let $\psi$ be the Hecke character associated with $E$ and $\mathfrak{f}$ its conductor (i....
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Artin map restricted to base field
Let $M/L/K$ be a tower of local fields such that $M/L$ is abelian with Galois group $G$. The Artin map $\psi_{M/L}$ restricted to $K^\times$ is a continuous map to $G$ and thus corresponds to some ...
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Polynomial equations in many variables have solutions (Lang 1952 paper)
I am trying to understand the proof of the following result:
Suppose $F$ is a function field in $k$ variables over an algebraically closed field. Let $f_1,...,f_r \in F[x_1,...,x_n]$ be ...
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Quasi-algebraically closed fields reference request
I am looking for a road to understanding what quasi-algebraically closed fields are with the ultimate goal of understanding the paper by Lang 1952.
My current background is the first 6 chapters from ...
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Hilbert Symbols, Norms, and p-adic roots of unity
Let $p$ be an odd prime number,
let $\mathbb{Q}_p$ be the field of $p$-adic numbers,
and let $\overline{\mathbb{Q}_p}$ be an algebraic closure of it.
For a primitive $p$-th root of unity $\zeta_p \in ...
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Determining the image of the norm map of a cyclic extension
Suppose $L / K$ is a cyclic extension of number fields. Is there a straightforward way to determine if a given $\alpha\in K^{*}$ is in the image of the norm map $N_{L/K}:L^{*}\rightarrow K^{*}$? Or to ...
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Valuation topology vs modified valuation topology
Let $K$ be a field with valuation $v:K\to G\cup\{\infty\}$ where $G$ is an ordered abelian group. In section 7.62 of the book "Foundations of analysis over surreal number fields." Vol. 141. Elsevier, ...
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p-adic expansion for elements in algebraic closure of p-adic numbers
In the following I will describe a proposal for the p-adic expansion of the elements of the algebraic closure $\overline{\mathbb{Q}_p}$ of $\mathbb{Q}_p$. My question is if this "conjecture" has been ...
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Ray class groups through binary quadratic forms
(Cross-posted from https://math.stackexchange.com/questions/2029407/ray-class-groups-through-binary-quadratic-forms)
If $d$ is the discriminant of a quadratic number field, then the primitive classes ...
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A three-line proof of global class field theory?
There is an idea (I think originally due to Tate) that class field theory is fundamentally a consequence of Pontrjagin duality and Hilbert Theorem 90. I'm curious whether this can phrased using modern ...
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Real field of definition of an abelian variety of CM-type?
Question 0. Can a field of definitions (without automorphisms) of an (almost arbitrary) abelian variety of CM-type, originally defined over ${\mathbb{C}}$,
be chosen to be a totally real number ...
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Any open Langlands Conjectures for GL_1?
Are there any general conjectures/properties (in the Langlands Program) for automorphic representations of $GL_n$ which are still open for $n=1$?
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Is cohomology of groups all about $H^{i}: -2\leq i\leq 2$?
I am reading Class field theory - Bonn Lectures by Neukirch.
Given a $G$ module $A$ he defines Cohomology groups $H^i(G,A) : i\in \mathbb{Z}$ by considering some complete resolution of $G$ modules ...
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Existence of imaginary quadratic fields of class numbers coprime to $p$ with prescribed splitting behaviour of $p$
Let $x\in\{\text{totally ramified, inert, totally split}\}.$
If $p\geq 5$ is a prime, are there infinitely many imaginary quadratic fields $K=\mathbb{Q}(\sqrt{-d})$ of class number coprime to $p$ so ...
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Does complex multiplication for higher dimensional abelian varieties give some generalization of class field theory?
I am currently learning some aspects of the theory of complex multiplication for elliptic curves, and the relationship with class field theory.
As I understand it, there is a very special class of ...
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Rank growth in ray class fields of primes that are inert in an imaginary quadratic extension
If $K=\mathbb{Q}[\sqrt{-d}]$, $E$ is an elliptic curve and $\operatorname{rank}(E(K))=\operatorname{rank}(E(\mathbb{Q}))$, are there infinitely many primes $l$ of $\mathbb{Q}$ so that:
(1.) $\...
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On the history of the Artin Reciprocity Law
At the beginning of Milne's notes on class field theory, he has a quote by Emil Artin (as recalled by Mattuck in Recountings: Conversations with MIT mathematicians):
I will tell you a story about ...
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Relative Leopoldt defect
Let F be a totally real number field such that the Leopoldt conjecture holds at a prime number $p$ and $M$ be a quadratic totally real extension of $F$.
Is there a bound of the Leopoldt defect of $M$ ...
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Globalizing local field extensions with controlled ramification
Let $K_1/k_1, \ldots, K_r/k_r$ be "separable cyclic" extensions of degree $n$ where each $k_i$ is a local field of characteristic 0 (archimedean or not). By separable cyclic of degree $n$, I mean the ...
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Connected-étale sequence for ordinary CM elliptic curves
Let $E/k$ be an elliptic curve over algebraically closed field of characteristic $p$ with CM, for simplicity, by the maximal order of a quadratic imaginary field $K/\mathbb{Q}$.
Suppose that $p$ is ...
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Class field theory, Ideles class
Let $H$ be a totally complex Galois extension of $\mathbb{Q}$ and $g:G_H \rightarrow \bar{\mathbb{Q}}_p$ be a continuous morphism. By class field thoery we have $\mathrm{Hom}(G_H, \bar{\mathbb{Q}}_p)\...
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The Galois side of the Norm map
Let $K$ be an abelian extension of $\mathbb{Q}$. We know that $[x, K]|_{\mathrm{Gal}{\mathbb{Q}^{ab}}}=[\mathrm{N}^{K}_{\mathbb{Q}} x, \mathbb{Q}]$ where $[x, F]$ is the Artin reciprocity map. Given a ...
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Complex multiplication and ray class fields
This question is mainly referring to the proof of Theorem 5.6, Chapter 2 of Silverman's "Advanced Topics in the AEC". Basically, let $K$ be an imaginary quadratic field, and $E$ be an elliptic curve ...