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Prime index subgroups of $\langle Q^{i}(\mathbb Z^{2}) \mid i \in \mathbb Z \rangle$ that is invariant under matrix $Q$

Let $Q $ be a matrix in $ \operatorname{GL}(2, \mathbb{Q}) $ and consider the group $G = \langle Q^{i}(\mathbb Z^{2}) \mid i \in \mathbb Z \rangle := \langle Q^{i}(v) \mid i \in \mathbb Z, v \in \...
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The existence of solutions to linear systems of equations over the integer ring $\mathbb{Z}$

There are already detailed results on the solutions of linear equations over fields, but I'd like to inquire about any good conclusions regarding the solutions of linear equations over the integer ...
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Given a rational matrix $Q$, can we generate $\langle Q^{i}(v)\mid i\in\mathbb Z,v\in\mathbb Z^{2}\rangle$ using only non-negative powers of a matrix?

I have copied this question from StackExchange, thank you to those who helped me to improve the question. (apology if you have seen this question already) Let $Q $ be a matrix in $ \operatorname{GL}(...
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Smith normal form and last invariant factor of certain matrices

I've copied over this question from what I asked on Mathematics Stack Exchange, in the hope that some experts can provide some relevant insight. Suppose we have row vectors $x_1$, $x_2$ , $y_1$ , $y_2 ...
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Calculating the centralizer of a subgroup of $\mathrm{GL}(n, \mathbb{Z})$

I want to calculate the centralizer of a subgroup of $\mathrm{GL}(n, \mathbb{Z})$ when its generators $G_i$ (whose number is finite) are known. For any matrix $S$ that commutes with the group: $G_iS$ =...
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Groups suitable for algebraic group factorizations of integers

Quoting Wikipedia on Algebraic-group factorisation algorithm Algebraic-group factorisation algorithms are algorithms for factoring an integer N by working in an algebraic group defined modulo N whose ...
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Has the "semidirect monoid of a semiring" been considered anywhere?

Given a semiring $S$, we get a monoid $M(S)$ as follows: The underlying set of $S$ is $S^2$ The identity element is $(0,1)$ The law of composition is given by $$(a,A)(b,B) = (Ba+b,AB),$$ where $a,A,b$...
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Are there any nontrivial ring homomorphisms $M_{n+1}(R)\rightarrow M_n(R)$?

Let $R$ be a finitely generated ring with identity, $M_n(R)$ the set of $n\times n$ matrices. Are there any nontrivial ring homomorphisms $M_{n+1}(R)\rightarrow M_n(R)$? This should be an elementary ...
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integral equivalence classes of quadratic forms

Let $A$ and $B$ two symmetric matrices definite positive over $\mathbb{R}$. Then we say that $A$ and $B$ are integrally equivalent if there exists $Q\in GL_n(\mathbb{Z})$ such that $A=Q.B.Q^t$ (1) ...
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Why is $(\mathbb{Z}/3\mathbb{Z})^3$ not a class group of an imaginary quadratic number field ?

In general, it seems not known which finite abelian groups are class groups of quadratic number fields. For imaginary quadratic number fileds, I read that $(\mathbb{Z}/3\mathbb{Z})^3$ is the smallest ...
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When is $\mathbb{G}_m(R)$ enough to determine $R$?

Say I have a ring, $R$, with 1 which I consider my universe, and I know its group of units $G=\mathbb{G}_m(R)$. Then given a subgroup, $H\le G$, can I determine if there is there a subring $S_H$ such ...
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Automorphisms of a matrix in Smith normal form?

Added: Amritanshu Prasad's answer makes it clear that I am really asking for a description of the group of integer unimodular matrices $P$ such that $D^{-1}PD$ is also integer. These matrices are ...