Short problem on group theory q.3

In summary, group theory is a branch of mathematics that studies groups, which are mathematical structures used to study symmetry and patterns. It has applications in physics, chemistry, and other sciences, and its basic concepts include groups, subgroups, cosets, normal subgroups, and homomorphisms. Real-life applications of group theory include cryptography, coding theory, and network analysis. Some examples of groups in everyday life include sets of numbers with addition or multiplication as the operation, symmetries of shapes, and invertible matrices.
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You don't know anything about the orders of the groups, so Sylow has no relevance here.

The proof is quite elementary. I broke it down into four bite-sized claims that you can prove:

Let [itex]H = A \cap B[/itex] and [itex]g = ab \in AB[/itex].

Claim 1: [itex]bHb^{-1} \subset A[/itex]
Claim 2: [itex]bHb^{-1} \subset B[/itex]
(Therefore [itex]bHb^{-1} \subset A \cap B[/itex])
Claim 3: [itex]abHb^{-1}a^{-1} \subset A[/itex]
Claim 4: [itex]abHb^{-1}a^{-1} \subset B[/itex]
(Therefore [itex] abHb^{-1}a^{-1} \subset A \cap B[/itex])
 
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FAQ: Short problem on group theory q.3

What is group theory and how does it relate to mathematics?

Group theory is a branch of mathematics that deals with the study of groups, which are mathematical structures consisting of a set of elements and an operation that combines any two elements to give a third element. It is used in various branches of mathematics, such as abstract algebra, geometry, and number theory, to study symmetry and patterns.

What is the significance of group theory in science?

Group theory has many applications in science, particularly in physics and chemistry. It is used to describe the symmetries of physical systems, such as molecules, crystals, and subatomic particles. It also helps in understanding the underlying structure of complex systems and in developing mathematical models to explain natural phenomena.

What are the basic concepts of group theory?

Some of the basic concepts of group theory include groups, subgroups, cosets, normal subgroups, and homomorphisms. Groups are sets of elements with a binary operation that satisfies certain properties, such as closure, associativity, and identity. Subgroups are subsets of a group that form a group under the same operation. Cosets are subsets of a group that are obtained by multiplying a fixed element by all elements of a subgroup. Normal subgroups are subgroups that are invariant under conjugation by elements of the group. Homomorphisms are functions that preserve the group operation.

What are the real-life applications of group theory?

Group theory has various real-life applications, including cryptography, coding theory, and network analysis. In cryptography, group theory is used to develop secure encryption algorithms. In coding theory, it is used to construct error-correcting codes. In network analysis, it is used to study the structure and dynamics of social and biological networks.

What are some examples of groups in everyday life?

Some examples of groups in everyday life include the set of integers with addition as the operation, the set of real numbers (excluding 0) with multiplication as the operation, and the set of rotations of a cube with composition as the operation. Other examples include the symmetries of a regular polygon, the set of permutations of a set, and the set of invertible matrices with matrix multiplication as the operation.

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