To solve this problem, we are tasked with finding the commutators of two groups: $D_8$ (the dihedral group of order 8) and $Q_8$ (the quaternion group of order 8). Additionally, we are to determine the commutator subgroup for each of these groups.

Definitions:

1. Commutator of two elements $x$ and $y$ in a group $G$ is given by: $[x, y] = x^{-1} y^{-1} x y$
2. Commutator subgroup (or derived subgroup) of a group $G$, denoted $G'$, is the subgroup generated by all commutators in $G$. This subgroup measures how "non-abelian" the group is. If the commutator subgroup is trivial, then the group is abelian.

Step 1: Commutators of $D_8$

The dihedral group $D_8$ has 8 elements and represents the symmetries of a square. The elements are: $D_8 = \{ 1, r, r^2, r^3, s, rs, r^2s, r^3s \}$ where $r$ represents a rotation and $s$ represents a reflection. The relations in $D_8$ are: $r^4 = 1, \quad s^2 = 1, \quad s r s = r^{-1}$ We calculate the commutators $[x, y]$ for all pairs $(x, y) \in D_8$.

Step 2: Commutators of $Q_8$

The quaternion group $Q_8$ consists of the elements: $Q_8 = \{ 1, -1, i, -i, j, -j, k, -k \}$ with the defining relations: $i^2 = j^2 = k^2 = ijk = -1$ Again, we compute the commutators $[x, y]$ for all pairs in $Q_8$.

Step 3: Commutator Subgroups

1. For $D_8$, the commutator subgroup $D_8'$ is generated by all the commutators calculated in Step 1.
2. For $Q_8$, the commutator subgroup $Q_8'$ is generated similarly from the results of Step 2.

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Related Questions:

1. What is the commutator subgroup of a group and why is it important?
2. How can the structure of $D_8$ be visualized geometrically in terms of rotations and reflections?
3. What is the significance of the quaternion group $Q_8$ in mathematical and physical applications?
4. How do the relations in $D_8$ and $Q_8$ affect their commutators?
5. Can the commutator subgroups of $D_8$ and $Q_8$ tell us whether these groups are abelian?

Tip: Understanding the commutator helps in grasping how far a group is from being abelian; if all commutators are trivial, the group is abelian.