Math Problem Statement

Let's take a group G with order 45. Then |G|=45=32⋅5.

Find Sylow groups

Solution

To find the Sylow groups of a group GG with order G=45=325|G| = 45 = 3^2 \cdot 5, we need to determine the number and structure of the Sylow pp-subgroups for each prime divisor of 45.

Step-by-Step Solution

Sylow 3-subgroups

  1. Determine the number of Sylow 3-subgroups, n3n_3:

    By Sylow's theorems, the number of Sylow pp-subgroups, npn_p, satisfies two conditions:

    • n31(mod3)n_3 \equiv 1 \pmod{3}
    • n345/32=5n_3 \mid 45 / 3^2 = 5

    The divisors of 5 are 1 and 5. Therefore, n3n_3 must be either 1 or 5.

    If n3=1n_3 = 1, there is a unique Sylow 3-subgroup, and it must be normal in GG.

  2. Structure of the Sylow 3-subgroups:

    Each Sylow 3-subgroup has order 32=93^2 = 9. The only group of order 9 up to isomorphism is the cyclic group Z9\mathbb{Z}_9 or the direct product of two cyclic groups of order 3, Z3×Z3\mathbb{Z}_3 \times \mathbb{Z}_3.

Sylow 5-subgroups

  1. Determine the number of Sylow 5-subgroups, n5n_5:

    Similarly, for Sylow 5-subgroups, the conditions are:

    • n51(mod5)n_5 \equiv 1 \pmod{5}
    • n545/5=9n_5 \mid 45 / 5 = 9

    The divisors of 9 are 1, 3, and 9. Therefore, n5n_5 must be 1, 3, or 9.

    If n5=1n_5 = 1, there is a unique Sylow 5-subgroup, and it must be normal in GG.

  2. Structure of the Sylow 5-subgroups:

    Each Sylow 5-subgroup has order 5. The only group of order 5 is the cyclic group Z5\mathbb{Z}_5.

Conclusion

The Sylow 3-subgroups and Sylow 5-subgroups are determined as follows:

  • Sylow 3-subgroups:

    • Possible number: n3=1n_3 = 1 or 5.
    • Structure: Cyclic group Z9\mathbb{Z}_9 or the elementary abelian group Z3×Z3\mathbb{Z}_3 \times \mathbb{Z}_3.
  • Sylow 5-subgroups:

    • Possible number: n5=1n_5 = 1, 3, or 9.
    • Structure: Cyclic group Z5\mathbb{Z}_5.

Additional Analysis

If n3=1n_3 = 1 and n5=1n_5 = 1, both Sylow subgroups are normal, making GG a direct product GZ9×Z5G \cong \mathbb{Z}_9 \times \mathbb{Z}_5.

If neither of the Sylow numbers is 1, the group might be more complex, potentially non-abelian. Further investigation would be necessary to identify specific group properties or the existence of additional structures like semidirect products.

Further Exploration

  1. What is the significance of a Sylow subgroup being normal in GG?
  2. Can GG be non-abelian if both Sylow subgroups are normal?
  3. How does the Sylow counting theorem help determine group structure?
  4. Can there be any non-trivial homomorphisms between the Sylow subgroups in GG?
  5. If n3=5n_3 = 5 and n5=3n_5 = 3, what are the implications for the structure of GG?
  6. What are the possible actions of Sylow 5-subgroups on Sylow 3-subgroups?
  7. How does the existence of unique Sylow subgroups affect the group homomorphisms?
  8. In which cases could GG be isomorphic to Z9×Z5\mathbb{Z}_9 \times \mathbb{Z}_5?

Tip: When analyzing the structure of finite groups, always check the conditions given by Sylow's theorems to gain insight into possible group structures and subgroup interactions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Group Theory
Sylow Theorems
Prime Factorization of Group Orders

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Theorems

Sylow Theorems

Suitable Grade Level

Graduate Level