Exercise 1872Algebra › Rings and fieldsL1Added 3 Nov 2026
The Gaussian integers $\mathbb{Z}[i]$
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Statement
Show that is an integral domain, and compute the units.
Hint
Define the norm , which is multiplicative. Find elements of norm .
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Solution
Ring. Closed under addition/subtraction and multiplication: with integer coefficients. Commutative with unit .
Integral domain. , which is a field, so no zero divisors.
Norm. , multiplicative: .
Units. is a unit iff (since would have norm , and this must be an integer). Solutions of : . So units are .
Conclusion. is an integral domain with units .