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A probability measure is a mathematical function that assigns a non-negative real number to subsets of a given sample space, representing the likelihood of events within a probability space. It satisfies the axioms of probability, ensuring that the measure of the entire sample space is one and that the measure of the union of mutually exclusive events is the sum of their measures.
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A field extension is a fundamental concept in algebra where a larger field contains a smaller field as a subfield, allowing for the study of algebraic structures and solutions to polynomial equations. It provides a framework for understanding the solvability of equations and the construction of new fields through adjoining roots of polynomials.
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A prime ideal in a ring is an ideal whose complement is multiplicatively closed, meaning if a product of two elements is in the ideal, then at least one of the elements is in the ideal. Prime ideals are fundamental in algebraic geometry and commutative algebra as they generalize the notion of prime numbers to more abstract algebraic structures, serving as building blocks for the structure of rings.
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The ring of integers is a fundamental structure in algebraic number theory, consisting of all algebraic integers within a given number field, forming a ring under addition and multiplication. It generalizes the concept of integers to more complex number systems, providing a framework for understanding divisibility, factorization, and the arithmetic properties of algebraic numbers.
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Ramification refers to the branching out of consequences or effects from a primary action or decision, often leading to complex and unforeseen outcomes. It highlights the interconnectedness of actions and their potential to influence various aspects of a system or situation, necessitating careful consideration and foresight in decision-making processes.
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Algebraic number theory is a branch of number theory that studies the properties of algebraic numbers, which are roots of non-zero polynomial equations with rational coefficients. It connects number theory with abstract algebra, particularly through the use of field theory, Galois theory, and ring theory to solve problems related to integers and their generalizations.
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Galois theory provides a profound connection between field theory and group theory, allowing the study of polynomial equations through the lens of symmetry. It reveals that the solvability of polynomial equations by radicals is equivalent to the solvability of a specific group of permutations, known as the Galois group, associated with the polynomial's roots.
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A Dedekind domain is an integral domain in which every nonzero proper ideal factors uniquely into a product of prime ideals, making it a generalization of the ring of integers. It plays a critical role in algebraic number theory and algebraic geometry due to its ideal-theoretic properties and connections to Noetherian rings and divisors.
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The discriminant is a mathematical expression used to determine the nature of the roots of a polynomial equation, particularly quadratic equations. It provides insight into whether the roots are real or complex, and if real, whether they are distinct or repeated.
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Valuation theory is a branch of mathematics that deals with the assessment of the size or 'value' of elements within a field, which helps in understanding the structure of the field itself. It provides a framework for analyzing algebraic, number-theoretic, and topological properties by using valuations to measure the 'distance' between elements.
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The splitting of primes refers to the behavior of prime numbers in ring extensions, particularly in the context of algebraic number theory, where a prime ideal in a base ring may decompose into a product of prime ideals in an extension ring. This phenomenon is crucial for understanding the arithmetic properties of number fields and has applications in areas such as class field theory and the study of Galois groups.
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The Hilbert class field of a number field is the maximal unramified abelian extension of that field, where every ideal becomes principal. It plays a crucial role in algebraic number theory as it connects the arithmetic of the number field with its ideal class group, providing insights into the structure of the field's extensions.
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