1.12 - Final Construction of Fields
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Define the characteristic of a finite field.
💡 Hint: Think about how addition behaves in modular arithmetic.
What does the order of a finite field refer to?
💡 Hint: It involves both the prime number and the value of r.
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What is the characteristic of a finite field?
💡 Hint: Think about which types of integers can sum to zero in a specific context.
The order of a finite field can be expressed as:
💡 Hint: Consider how we define field sizes.
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Construct a finite field of order 9 and detail your steps.
💡 Hint: Identify possible polynomials and ensure they meet irreducibility traits.
Prove why fields constructed with non-irreducible polynomials cannot form valid finite fields.
💡 Hint: Consider how irreducibility affects factor structures and field axioms.
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