Math Problem Statement

Determine inn(Z2) , inn(Z3), inn(z) and inn(S3) where inn(Z) is inner automormiphism of Group Z

Solution

The inner automorphism group, denoted as Inn(G)\text{Inn}(G), of a group GG, consists of automorphisms of the form fg(x)=gxg1f_g(x) = g x g^{-1}, where gGg \in G. Now, let's analyze the given groups.


1. Inn(Z2)\text{Inn}(\mathbb{Z}_2):

  • Z2={0,1}\mathbb{Z}_2 = \{0, 1\} under addition modulo 2.
  • The group is Abelian, so gxg1=xg x g^{-1} = x for all g,xGg, x \in G.
  • Thus, every element acts trivially under conjugation.
  • Therefore, Inn(Z2)={id}\text{Inn}(\mathbb{Z}_2) = \{ \text{id} \}, the trivial group.

2. Inn(Z3)\text{Inn}(\mathbb{Z}_3):

  • Z3={0,1,2}\mathbb{Z}_3 = \{0, 1, 2\} under addition modulo 3.
  • Like Z2\mathbb{Z}_2, Z3\mathbb{Z}_3 is Abelian, so conjugation acts trivially: gxg1=xg x g^{-1} = x for all g,xGg, x \in G.
  • Thus, Inn(Z3)={id}\text{Inn}(\mathbb{Z}_3) = \{ \text{id} \}, the trivial group.

3. Inn(Z)\text{Inn}(\mathbb{Z}):

  • Z\mathbb{Z}, the group of integers under addition, is also Abelian.
  • For any g,xZg, x \in \mathbb{Z}, conjugation is trivial: g+xg=xg + x - g = x.
  • Therefore, Inn(Z)={id}\text{Inn}(\mathbb{Z}) = \{ \text{id} \}, the trivial group.

4. Inn(S3)\text{Inn}(S_3):

  • S3S_3, the symmetric group of degree 3, has 66 elements and is non-Abelian.
  • In S3S_3, conjugation is generally non-trivial, so Inn(S3)\text{Inn}(S_3) is non-trivial.
  • The inner automorphism group of S3S_3 is isomorphic to S3/Z(S3)\text{S}_3 / Z(S_3), where Z(S3)Z(S_3) (the center of S3S_3) is trivial (Z(S3)={id}Z(S_3) = \{ \text{id} \}).
  • Hence, Inn(S3)S3\text{Inn}(S_3) \cong S_3.

Final Results:

  • Inn(Z2)={id}\text{Inn}(\mathbb{Z}_2) = \{ \text{id} \} (trivial group).
  • Inn(Z3)={id}\text{Inn}(\mathbb{Z}_3) = \{ \text{id} \} (trivial group).
  • Inn(Z)={id}\text{Inn}(\mathbb{Z}) = \{ \text{id} \} (trivial group).
  • Inn(S3)S3\text{Inn}(S_3) \cong S_3 (non-trivial, isomorphic to S3S_3).

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5 Related Questions:

  1. What is the difference between inner and outer automorphisms?
  2. Why is Inn(G)\text{Inn}(G) trivial for Abelian groups?
  3. How can Inn(Sn)\text{Inn}(S_n) be computed for n>3n > 3?
  4. What is the role of the center Z(G)Z(G) in determining Inn(G)\text{Inn}(G)?
  5. Can a non-trivial group have a trivial Inn(G)\text{Inn}(G)?

1 Tip:

For a group GG, if it is Abelian, Inn(G)\text{Inn}(G) is always trivial because all elements commute, rendering conjugation ineffective.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Group Theory
Inner Automorphisms
Abelian Groups
Non-Abelian Groups
Symmetric Groups

Formulas

inn(g)(x) = g * x * g^-1

Theorems

For Abelian groups, inn(G) is trivial
Inner automorphism group of S_n is isomorphic to S_n / Z(S_n)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12