Exercise 1878Algebra › Rings and fieldsL1Added 3 Nov 2026
The field $\mathbb{R}[X]/(X^2+1)$
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Statement
Show that .
Hint
Define by , and show its kernel is .
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Solution
Homomorphism. and .
Kernel. iff divides over . But , so if is a root, is also a root (conjugate roots). So divides over . Kernel = .
Surjective. .
Conclusion. By the first isomorphism theorem, .