Math Problem Statement
Solution
The questions you've presented pertain to the dimensions of the complex number field viewed over different fields. Here are the answers:
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Dimension of over : The dimension of the vector space over itself, , is 1. This is because the set can serve as a basis for over .
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Dimension of over : The dimension of the complex numbers over the real numbers is 2. A basis for this vector space can be given by , where is the imaginary unit, satisfying .
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Dimension of over : This case is more intricate. over the rational numbers has an infinite dimension. This stems from the fact that any complex number can be expressed as , where and are real numbers, and each of these real numbers requires an infinite basis of rationals to be expressed as a rational linear combination.
Would you like more detailed explanations on any of these answers or have other questions?
Here are some related questions you might find interesting:
- Why is the set a basis for over ?
- How can we prove that over has an infinite dimension?
- What is a basis for over , and why is it infinite?
- How do the properties of change when considered over different fields?
- What are the implications of a vector space having infinite dimension?
Tip: Understanding the concept of field extensions and the degrees of such extensions can greatly help in understanding the dimensions of vector spaces formed over different fields.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Vector Spaces
Fields
Complex Numbers
Real Numbers
Rational Numbers
Field Extensions
Formulas
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Theorems
Field Extension Theorems
Basis Theorem for Vector Spaces
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate level (first-year university)