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What is the result of the equation $o(x) = p_i m_i$ when $m_i = 0$?
What is the result of the equation $o(x) = p_i m_i$ when $m_i = 0$?
- $o(x) = 0$
- $o(x) = 1$ (correct)
- $o(x) = p_i$
- $o(x) = p_i m_i$
When $x$ is an element of $H_i$, then $o(x)$ is equal to the order of $H_i$.
When $x$ is an element of $H_i$, then $o(x)$ is equal to the order of $H_i$.
True (A)
What does $H_i igcap H_1 H_2
eq ext{e}$ imply?
What does $H_i igcap H_1 H_2 eq ext{e}$ imply?
It suggests that their intersection contains elements other than the identity element.
In the expression $x = (h_1 h_2 ... h_{i-1} h_{i+1} ... h_r)$, $h_t$ is the _____ element.
In the expression $x = (h_1 h_2 ... h_{i-1} h_{i+1} ... h_r)$, $h_t$ is the _____ element.
Match the symbols with their meanings:
Match the symbols with their meanings:
Which of the following statements is true regarding the identity element in a group?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the identity element in a group?
In an Abelian group, the operation is commutative.
In an Abelian group, the operation is commutative.
What is a subgroup of a group G?
What is a subgroup of a group G?
A group with infinite elements is called an __________ group.
A group with infinite elements is called an __________ group.
Match each term with its corresponding description:
Match each term with its corresponding description:
Which statement is true regarding the cancellation laws in group theory?
Which statement is true regarding the cancellation laws in group theory?
All elements in a group must have unique inverses.
All elements in a group must have unique inverses.
The sets Ha and aH are called __________ of a subgroup H in G.
The sets Ha and aH are called __________ of a subgroup H in G.
What is the relationship between the orders of the groups HxK and HxKx−1?
What is the relationship between the orders of the groups HxK and HxKx−1?
If K is a subgroup of G, then xKx−1 is not a subgroup of G.
If K is a subgroup of G, then xKx−1 is not a subgroup of G.
What is the highest power of p such that $p^n$ divides the order of G?
What is the highest power of p such that $p^n$ divides the order of G?
According to Lagrange’s Theorem, o(H) o(H ∩ xKx−1) = ______.
According to Lagrange’s Theorem, o(H) o(H ∩ xKx−1) = ______.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
What can be inferred if H and K are two Sylow p-subgroups of G?
What can be inferred if H and K are two Sylow p-subgroups of G?
If o(H) = o(K) = p^n, then H and K must be equal.
If o(H) = o(K) = p^n, then H and K must be equal.
What does the notation $xKx^{-1}$ signify in group theory?
What does the notation $xKx^{-1}$ signify in group theory?
What condition must hold for a subgroup to exist in G when considering the order o(G')?
What condition must hold for a subgroup to exist in G when considering the order o(G')?
If pm does not divide the order of any proper subgroup H of G, then pm divides o(G).
If pm does not divide the order of any proper subgroup H of G, then pm divides o(G).
What theorem is applied to deduce the existence of an element a in Z(G) such that a^p = e?
What theorem is applied to deduce the existence of an element a in Z(G) such that a^p = e?
The cyclic subgroup generated by an element a is denoted as K = < a > = {a, a 2 , a 3 ,..., a ______}
The cyclic subgroup generated by an element a is denoted as K = < a > = {a, a 2 , a 3 ,..., a ______}
If $o(G) = pq$, where $p$ and $q$ are distinct primes and $p < q$, what can be deduced about the structure of $G$?
If $o(G) = pq$, where $p$ and $q$ are distinct primes and $p < q$, what can be deduced about the structure of $G$?
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
The normalizer $N(H igcap K)$ is equal to the group $G$ if and only if $H$ is normal in $G$.
The normalizer $N(H igcap K)$ is equal to the group $G$ if and only if $H$ is normal in $G$.
What does the class-equation for G describe?
What does the class-equation for G describe?
What is the condition for $N(H igcap K)$ to equal the entire group $G$?
What is the condition for $N(H igcap K)$ to equal the entire group $G$?
If $o(N(H igcap K)) = 108$, it follows that $G$ is __________.
If $o(N(H igcap K)) = 108$, it follows that $G$ is __________.
Every subgroup of Z(G) is a normal subgroup of G.
Every subgroup of Z(G) is a normal subgroup of G.
Match the Sylow theorem notations with their meanings:
Match the Sylow theorem notations with their meanings:
In case I, what is assumed about the order of a subgroup H of G?
In case I, what is assumed about the order of a subgroup H of G?
What condition leads to a contradiction when analyzing the number of Sylow $p$-subgroups?
What condition leads to a contradiction when analyzing the number of Sylow $p$-subgroups?
The Sylow third theorem implies that a group with a unique Sylow subgroup is guaranteed to be abelian.
The Sylow third theorem implies that a group with a unique Sylow subgroup is guaranteed to be abelian.
What can be concluded if $o(H) = p$ and $H$ is unique in $G$?
What can be concluded if $o(H) = p$ and $H$ is unique in $G$?
Which condition must be satisfied for G to be considered an internal direct product of its Sylow subgroups?
Which condition must be satisfied for G to be considered an internal direct product of its Sylow subgroups?
Every subgroup of an abelian group is normal in that group.
Every subgroup of an abelian group is normal in that group.
What is the identity element denoted as in group theory?
What is the identity element denoted as in group theory?
If o(H_i) = p_i^{n_i}, then the order of the subgroup H_i is a power of the prime number _______.
If o(H_i) = p_i^{n_i}, then the order of the subgroup H_i is a power of the prime number _______.
Match the concepts with their definitions:
Match the concepts with their definitions:
In proving G is an internal direct product, which of the following is not required?
In proving G is an internal direct product, which of the following is not required?
The equation x = h1h2...hi-1hi+1...hr implies that x is an element of Hi for any i.
The equation x = h1h2...hi-1hi+1...hr implies that x is an element of Hi for any i.
What is the significance of the notation P_j for j ≠ i in the context of Sylow subgroups?
What is the significance of the notation P_j for j ≠ i in the context of Sylow subgroups?
Flashcards
Abelian group
Abelian group
A group where the order of operations doesn't matter. For all elements 'a' and 'b' in the group, 'ab' is equal to 'ba'.
Identity Element
Identity Element
The unique element in a group that leaves other elements unchanged when combined using the group's operation.
Inverse Element
Inverse Element
For every element 'a' in a group, there is a unique element 'a⁻¹' such that 'a * a⁻¹' equals the identity element.
Subgroup
Subgroup
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Right coset
Right coset
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Normal Subgroup
Normal Subgroup
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Order of a group
Order of a group
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Left coset
Left coset
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Theorem
Theorem
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Case
Case
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Order of a group (o(G))
Order of a group (o(G))
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Center of a group (Z(G))
Center of a group (Z(G))
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Group
Group
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Normal subgroup (N(a) G)
Normal subgroup (N(a) G)
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Element raised to a power equals the identity element (a^p = e)
Element raised to a power equals the identity element (a^p = e)
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Cyclic subgroup (K = )
Cyclic subgroup (K = )
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Order of an Element
Order of an Element
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Sylow p-subgroup
Sylow p-subgroup
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Product of subgroups (HxK)
Product of subgroups (HxK)
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Intersection of subgroups (H ∩ K)
Intersection of subgroups (H ∩ K)
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Conjugate of a subgroup (xKx⁻¹)
Conjugate of a subgroup (xKx⁻¹)
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Lagrange's Theorem
Lagrange's Theorem
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Conjugate subgroups
Conjugate subgroups
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Sylow's Second Theorem
Sylow's Second Theorem
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Internal Direct Product
Internal Direct Product
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Normalizer Property for Intersection
Normalizer Property for Intersection
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Normalizer Definition
Normalizer Definition
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Order Inequality in Normalizers
Order Inequality in Normalizers
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Lagrange's Theorem for Normalizers
Lagrange's Theorem for Normalizers
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Normal Subgroup Condition
Normal Subgroup Condition
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Simple Group Definition
Simple Group Definition
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Cyclic Group Condition
Cyclic Group Condition
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Sylow Third Theorem
Sylow Third Theorem
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Order of an element (o(x))
Order of an element (o(x))
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Intersection of subgroups (H ∩ H1H2...Hi-1Hi+1...Hr = {e})
Intersection of subgroups (H ∩ H1H2...Hi-1Hi+1...Hr = {e})
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Order of element is a multiple of subgroup order (o(x) o(H))
Order of element is a multiple of subgroup order (o(x) o(H))
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Product of subgroup orders excluding Hi (o(x) = p1^n1 * p2^n2 * ... * pi-1^n(i-1) * pi+1^n(i+1) * ... * pr^nr)
Product of subgroup orders excluding Hi (o(x) = p1^n1 * p2^n2 * ... * pi-1^n(i-1) * pi+1^n(i+1) * ... * pr^nr)
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Order of element expressed as a power of subgroup order (o(x) = pimi, where 0 <= mi <= ni)
Order of element expressed as a power of subgroup order (o(x) = pimi, where 0 <= mi <= ni)
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course: Abstract Algebra
- Paper Code: 20MAT21C1
- Semester: 1
- University: Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak
Course Outcomes
- Students will be able to apply group theoretic reasoning to group actions.
- Students will learn properties and analysis of solvable and nilpotent groups, Noetherian and Artinian modules and rings.
- Students will apply Sylow's theorems to analyze finite groups.
- Students will use various canonical types of groups and rings.
- Students will analyze composition series.
Course Content
- Section I: Conjugates and centralizers in Sn, p-groups, Group actions, Counting orbits. Sylow subgroups, Sylow theorems, Applications of Sylow theorems, Description of groups of order p² and pq, Survey of groups up to order 15.
- Section II: Normal and subnormal series, Solvable series, Derived series, Solvable groups, Solvability of Sn, Central series, Nilpotent groups, Equivalent conditions for a finite group to be nilpotent, Upper and lower central series. Composition series, Zassenhaus lemma, Jordan-Holder theorem.
- Section III: Modules, Cyclic modules, Simple and semi-simple modules, Schur lemma, Free modules, Torsion modules, Torsion-free modules, Torsion part of a module, Modules over principal ideal domain, and its applications to finitely generated abelian groups.
- Section IV: Noetherian and Artinian modules, Modules of finite length, Noetherian and Artinian rings, Hilbert basis theorem. Properties of Jacobson radical.
Recommended Books
- Luther, I.S., Passi, I.B.S., Algebra, Vol I: Groups, Vol III: Modules, Narosa Publishing House.
- Lanski, C., Concepts in Abstract Algebra, American Mathematical Society.
- Sahai, V., Bist, V., Algebra, Narosa Publishing House.
- Malik, D.S., Mordenson, J.N., and Sen, M.K., Fundamentals of Abstract Algebra, McGraw Hill.
- Bhattacharya, P.B., Jain, S.K., and Nagpaul, S.R., Basic Abstract Algebra.
- Musili, C., Introduction to Rings and Modules, Narosa.
- Jacobson, N., Basic Algebra, Vol I & II, W.H Freeman
- Artin, M., Algebra, Prentice-Hall of India.
- Macdonald, I. D., The Theory of Groups, Clarendon Press.
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