Questions tagged [normal-subgroups]
For questions concerning normal subgroups of groups.
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multiplying two normal subgroups is still normal?
Let $G_i \triangleleft G_{i+1}$ both subgroups of $G$. Let $N$ be a normal group.
Does $G_iN \triangleleft G_{i+1}N$?
Does $(G_iN/N) \triangleleft (G_{i+1}N/N)$?
I know that $q:G\longrightarrow G/...
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Prove or disprove. Let $G$ be an abelian group. Let $N \triangleleft G$. Then, $ G\cong N \times G/N. $ [duplicate]
Prove or disprove. Let $G$ be an abelian group. Let $N \triangleleft G$. Then,
$$
G\cong N \times G/N.
$$
I tried to prove this claim, but then it seems that since $G$ is abelian then every ...
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Order of elements from coset and Schur-Zassenhaus Theorem (Exercise $3.B.6$ FGT)
I try to solve exercise 3.B.6 from M. Isaacs's book Finite Group Theory (FGT).
I give it here.
Let $N \vartriangleleft G$ and $g\in G$, and suppose that when $Ng$ is
viewed as an element of $G/N$,...
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Normal subgroup and corresponding homomorphism
Topics in Algebra, a book written by Herstein, said the following thing on the first isomorphism theory:
[The book says] Theorem 2.7.1 is important, for it tells us precisely what groups can
be ...
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Show that a finite generated subgroup $H$ of $G$ with index 3 exists which is not normal in $G$.
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Suppose that $a$ & $b$ are the generators of a free group $G$.Show that a finite generated subgroup $H$ of $G$ with index 3 exists which is not normal in $G$.
The way i try to solve the ...
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Finding a normal subgroup in $G := GL_2( \mathbb F_7)$ [closed]
For now, i know Sylow Groups and the theorem of structure for abelian groups.
$G := GL_2( \mathbb F_7)$, $|G|=2^5 \cdot 3^2 \cdot 7 $
I m trying to show that:
There exists a normal sub group in $G$...
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¨Show that all the square powers of every element are in the normal subgroup of index 2 [duplicate]
If $G$ is a group and $H$ is normal subgroup of index 2 in $G$, How to show that $x^2$ is in $H$ for all $x$ in $G$?
Many thanks.
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covering spaces and equivalency of these three propositions [closed]
This question is really important for me since the answer will give me the a way for solving similar proofs at algebraic topology lessons,so i need your help..
I need to prove these following ...
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Normal Subgroups and Quotient Groups help
Let $(G, ∗)$ be a group, let $H$ be a normal subgroup of $G$, and let $(G/H, ⋆)$ denote the quotient group of $G$ by $H$.
(a) Prove that if $xH \in G/H$, then $(xH)^m = x^mH$ for all $m ∈ Z$.
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project normal subgroup generated by a subgroup to its abelianization
Say $\operatorname{Ab}(G)$ is the abelianization of $G$. Let $G_1$ and $G_2$ be two groups, $G_1\times G_2$ is the free product, then $G_1$ can be viewed as a subgroup in it. $j:G_1\times G_2\...
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Are normal subgroups of a profinite group with finite index closed?
Let $G$ be a profinite group and $H \subseteq G$ be a normal subgroup with $[G:H] < \infty$, i.e. $H$ has finite index.
Question: Is $H$ closed?
Problems:
I have a lot of trouble to understand ...
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In a subgroup $H\le G$ of index $2$ every element $x\in G$ satisfies $x^2\in H$
I was thinking about this particular proof of the fact
$$[G:H]=2\implies g^2\in H~\forall g\in G$$
1) There is a bijection $f:G/H\mapsto H\backslash G$ defined by $f(xH)=Hx^{-1}$
It is well ...
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Let $G$ be a non-abelian finite $p$-group, do we have $Z(G) \leq \Phi(G)$ in general?
Let $G$ be a non-abelian finite $p$-group. I wonder if $Z(G) \leq \Phi(G)$, where $\Phi(G)$ is the Frattini subgroup of $G$? I'd known that it is true for non-abelian groups of order $p^3$ but I ...
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Is G/H a group even if H is a subgroup of G but not a normal subgroup? [duplicate]
I know we can have left and right cosets without having the group be normal, but can we mod out by a subgroup without it being normal and still get a group?
Thank you in advance!
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If $G$ has a nontrivial centre, must every subgroup of index $3$ be normal?
If a group $G$ has a nontrivial centre, must every subgroup of index $3$ be normal?
$S_3$ yields an example of a group with a non-normal subgroup of index $3$, although it has a trivial centre. ...
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How is it possible that $\textrm{HK}=\textrm{G}$?
For the following problem:
If $\textrm{H}$ and $\textrm{K}$ are distinct subgroups of $\textrm{G}$ of index $2$, then $\textrm{H}\cap\textrm{K}$ is a normal subgroup of $\textrm{G}$ of index $4$.
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Prove $H$ is a proper normal subgroup of $G$ if $H$ is generated by $\{[x,y] \mid x,y \in G\} \cup \{x^p \mid x \in G\}$.
I am trying to solve the following problem:
Let $G$ be a nontrivial finite $p$-group, where $p$ is a prime, and let $H$ be the subgroup of $G$ generated by the set $\{[x,y] \mid x,y \in G\} \cup \{...
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Given that $G/H=\{xH:x \in G\}$ is group under operation $(xH)(yH)=(xyH)$ . Then $H$ is normal subgroup of $G$
let $G$ is any group and $H$ is its subgroup , such that $G/H=\{xH:x \in G\}$ is group under operation $(xH)(yH)=(xyH)$ . Then show that $H$ is normal subgroup of $G$
if $H$ is not normal ,then there ...
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Let $N$ be an Abelian normal subgroup of $G$, if $G/N$ is perfect, then also $G'$ is perfect.
I'm reading Kurzweil & Stellmacher's "The Theory of Finite Groups", its 1.5.3 says:
Let $N$ be an Abelian normal subgroup of $G$. If $G/N$ is perfect,
then also $G'$ is perfect.
Proof. ...
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Is there exist a group homomorphism from the symmetric group $S_n$ to $S_{n-1}$ for $n \ge 5?$
Does there exist a group homomorphism from the symmetric group $S_n$ to $S_{n-1}$ for $n \ge 5?$
My attempt: I think not, because for $n \ge 5$ , $A_n$ is the only normal subgroup of $...
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Does normality of a subgroup imply it has index 2?
I know that if $G$ is a group, $N < G$, then the condition that $|G:N|=2$ implies that$ N$ is normal in $G$. But what about the converse if we know that $N$ is normal in $G$ does that then imply ...
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Show that $(M\times N)/R\cong M$.
If there are two groups, $M$ (with multiplication $\cdot_M$) and $N$ (with multiplication $\cdot_N$) and we define a new group $M \times N$ with multiplication such that
$$
(m,n)(m',n') = (m \cdot_M ...
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Intersection of a Family of Normal Subgroups of a Group G is also a Normal Subgroup of G
I have this classic exercise to prove:
If $ \{ N_i : i \in I \} $ is a family of normal subgroups of a group $ G $, then $ \bigcap_{i \in I} N_i $ is a normal subgroup of $ G $ too.
I am searching ...
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Connected normal compact subgroups of $GL \left(2, \mathbb{C} \right)$
We know that any compact subgroup $G$ of $GL \left(2, \mathbb{C} \right)$ is conjugate to a closed subgroup of the $U(2)$ group. Since our group G is normal, it is simply a closed subgroup of the $U(2)...
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Index of a common normal core
Let $A, B, C$ be infinite groups and suppose that there are injective homomorphisms $\iota_A \colon C \to A$ and $\iota_B \colon C \to B$ such that $|A : \iota_A(C)|, |B: \iota_B(C)| < \infty$. ...
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Let $G$ be a finite group and $M,N \lhd G$ such that $M \leq N\cap \Phi(G)$. Then $\frac{N}{M}$ is nilpotent iff $N$ is nilpotent.
Let $G$ be a finite group and $M,N \lhd G$ such that $M \leq N\cap \Phi(G)$. Then $\frac{N}{M}$ is nilpotent iff $N$ is nilpotent, where $\Phi(G)$ is the Frattini subgroup of $G$.
The converse side ...
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Normal groups and homomorphism are the same, and this gives an approach to isomorphism theorem?
I was reading a post here that give some interesting approach about isomorphism theorem (see quote). But there are some things I don't understand. What exactly does this mean?
The Second ...
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Are all verbal automorphisms inner power automorphisms?
Suppose $G$ is a group. $\DeclareMathOperator{\Wa}{Wa}\DeclareMathOperator{\Tame}{Tame}\DeclareMathOperator{\Aut}{Aut}$
Lets call $\phi \in \Aut(G)$ verbal automorphism iff $\exists n \in \mathbb{N}, ...
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Normal subgroup $N$ of a p-group $G$ intersects $Z(G)$ nontrivially; What is wrong with the following trivial argument?
I'm trying to show that a normal subgroup $N$ of a p-group $G$ intersects $Z(G)$ nontrivially (please don't tell how to show it), but it seem it is quite a trivial question considering the following ...
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Does $G \times H = K$ iff $G$ and $H$ are normal in $K$? [closed]
Let $G \times H = K$. By applying The Isomorphism Theorem to the homomorphism $(g, h) \rightarrow g : K \rightarrow G$, I get $K/H \cong G$, so $H$ is normal in $K$. Similarly, $G$ is normal in $K$.
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Suppose that $N$ is a normal and cyclic subgroup of $G$, and $H$ is a subgroup of $N$. Show that $H$ is normal in $G$. [closed]
Suppose that $N$ is a normal and cyclic subgroup of $G$, and $H$ is a subgroup of $N$. Show that $H$ is normal in $G$.
What should I do when $N$ is finite?
I have tried to show that it is right for ...
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$H$ is a subgroup of a finite group $G$ such that $|H|$ and $\big([G:H]-1\big)!$ are relatively prime. Prove that $H$ is normal in $G$.
Suppose that $H$ is a subgroup of a finite group $G$ and that $|H|$ and $\big([G:H]-1\big)!$ are relatively prime. Prove that $H$ is normal in G
Let $[G:H]=m$
Let $G$ act on set $A$ of left cosets ...
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How do generators of a group work?
$G$ is a group, $H$ is a subgroup of $G$, and $[G:H]$ stands for the index of $H$ in $G$ in the following example:
Let $G=S_3$, $H=\left<(1,2)\right>$. Then $[G:H]=3$.
I know the definition of ...
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Suppose that $H\trianglelefteq G$ and $H\leq K\leq G$. Show $H\trianglelefteq K$ and that $K/H\leq G/H$
This is not for an assignment. I found this practice problem in the back of my abstract algebra book and I'm trying to figure it in preparation for an upcoming exam.
I've attempted the first part of ...
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Show that the quotient group $G/N$ contains a subgroup isomorphic to $H$. [closed]
Let $G$ be a finite group, $N\mathrel{\lhd}G$ a normal subgroup of $G$, and $H\leq G$ a subgroup of $G$. Suppose that $|H|$ and $|N|$ are relatively prime (i.e., $\gcd(|H|,|N|)=1$). Show that the ...
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Normal Subgroup Representation Theory [duplicate]
Let $N \subset G$ be a normal subgroup. Show there exists a finite collection of irreducible representations $\phi_i: G \rightarrow GL(V_i)$ of $G$ such that
$$ N = \bigcap{\ker(\phi_i)}$$
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Let H be a Sylow p-subgroup of G. Prove that H is the only Sylow p-subgroup of G contained in N(H).
Let H be a Sylow p-subgroup of G. Prove that H is the only Sylow p-subgroup of G contained in N(H).
I saw a proof online that was pretty long, but can't I just argue that if $H \subset N(H)$, then $H$...
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Prove $G/(M\cap N) \cong M/(M\cap N) \times N/(M\cap N)$ where $G=MN$ and $M,N\triangleleft G$
If we consider the map $\phi: M\times N \rightarrow M/(M\cap N) \times N/(M\cap N)$, I was able to show that this is onto and the kernel of the map is $(M\cap N) \times (M\cap N)$ and hence by first ...
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Is H a normal subgroup in G? [closed]
Let $G = S_5$ and let $H = \langle(1, 2, 3, 4, 5)\rangle$. Is $H$ a normal subgroup of $G$ ?
Having some trouble figuring out this problem, it would be great if someone can help to find it!
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isomorphism of normal subgroup [closed]
I am reading group theory (particularly isomorphism) in the algebra, and stuck on a problem. Hope you guys will help me out:
Let $G$ be finite group, and $A$,$B$ be normal subgroups of $G$ such that $...
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Proving an Intersection of Subgroups is Normal
Let $N$ be a subgroup of the group $G$.
Show that $$X =\bigcap_{g \ \in \ G} \ g^{-1}Ng $$
is normal in $G$.
It is easy to show $X$ is a subgroup in itself, by just showing $g^{-1}Ng $ is a ...
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Does the Lie group $G_2$ contain any normal subgroups?
A nonabelian Lie group is called a simple Lie group if it contains no nontrivial connected normal subgroups. On the other hand, a group is called simple if it contains no nontrivial normal subgroups. ...
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Finding commutator subgroup $[D_3, D_3]$ of $D_3$ and showing $[D_3, D_3]$ is a normal subgroup of $D_3$
In my abstarct algebra class there is a two part question regarding $D_3$. The first part asks us to find a commutator subgroup $[D_3, D_3]$ of $D_3$.
I am unsure on where to begin but I will state ...
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The group homomorphism $z \mapsto (z/|z|)^2$ with an application of the homomorphism theorem.
Question
Let $G = (\mathbb{C}\setminus\{0\}, \cdot)$.
1) Show that $N = (\mathbb{R}\setminus \{0\},\cdot)$ is a normal subgroup.
2) Show that $f:G \rightarrow G$ with $z \mapsto (z/|z|)^2$ is a ...
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Let $G$ be a group and $H, H'$ be subgroups of $G$ where $H$ is normal. Under which circumstances is $H \cap H'$ a normal subgroup of $H$?
To be more specific, what kind of assumptions do I have to make for $H'$ to obtain this assertion? Which one are necessary and which one are sufficient?
For instance, we could say $H \subset H'$, but ...
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Is it true that if $H_1$ and $H_2$ are isomorphic cyclic subgroups of $G$, then $G/H_1\cong G/H_2$?
I have a question: it is true that if $H_1$ and $H_2$ are cyclic groups that are isomorphic, then $G/H_1$ is isomorphic to $G/H_2$? I know that if I remove the condition "cyclic groups", the given ...
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Suppose $H$ and $K$ are normal subgroups of $G$. Prove that $G/H \times G/K$ has a subgroup that is isomorphic to $G / (H∩K)$.
Suppose $H$ and $K$ are normal subgroups of $G$. Prove that $G/H \times G/K$ has a subgroup that is isomorphic to $G / (H∩K)$.
Also prove that if $G = HK$, then $G/(H∩K)$ is isomorphic to $G/H \...
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If we divide a group and a proper subgroup of this group by the same normal subgroup, can the quotients be equal?
Let $G$ be a group and $H$ be a proper subgroup of $G$. Let $N$ be a normal subgroup of both $G$ and $H$.
Question: Is it possible that $G/N = H/N$?
Motivation: For a finite extension $L/K$ of ...
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The order of an element in a quotient group
Suppose $G$ is a finite group, that $H$ is a subgroup of $G$, and that $N$ is a normal subgroup of $G$. Suppose that $|H| = n$ and $|G| = m|N|$, where $m$ and $n$ are coprime.
Consider the quotient ...
