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14. Cyclic Groups

This chapter focuses on the concept of cyclic groups within the broader study of groups in discrete mathematics. It covers the uniqueness of the identity and inverse elements in groups, introduces group exponentiation, and explains how the property of cyclicity can be exploited through a generator to obtain all elements of a group. Key properties of cyclic groups, including their order and examples of finite and infinite cyclic groups, are thoroughly examined.

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Sections

  • 14

    Cyclic Groups

    Cyclic groups are special types of groups in which all elements can be generated by repeated application of a specific element known as a generator.

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  • 14.1

    Unique Identity Element

    This section discusses the uniqueness of identity and inverse elements within groups, the concept of exponentiation in groups, and the characteristics of cyclic groups.

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  • 14.2

    Unique Inverse Element

    This section focuses on the uniqueness of identity and inverse elements in groups, establishing fundamental properties that underpin the structure of cyclic groups.

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  • 14.3

    Group Exponentiation

    This section introduces group exponentiation, defining the operation recursively and discussing its properties within cyclic groups.

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  • 14.4

    Order Of A Group Element

    The section explains the concept of the order of an element in a finite group, along with its unique properties and significance.

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  • 14.5

    Properties Of Order Of A Group Element

    This section discusses the concept of the order of a group element, its uniqueness, properties, and application in the context of cyclic groups.

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  • 14.6

    Definition Of Cyclic Group

    Cyclic groups are a specific type of group where all elements can be generated from a single element called a generator.

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  • 14.7

    Examples Of Cyclic Groups

    This section introduces cyclic groups, defines group exponentiation, and discusses unique identity and inverse elements within a group.

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  • 14.8

    Properties Of Cyclic Groups

    This section introduces cyclic groups, detailing their properties, including the uniqueness of identity and inverse elements, group exponentiation, and the importance of generators.

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References

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What we have learnt

  • Every group has a unique id...
  • Every element in a group ha...
  • A cyclic group can be gener...

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