Math Problem Statement
Let H be a subgroup of a group G with the property that for all a and b in G, aHbH = abH. Prove that H is a normal subgroup of G.
Solution
To prove that is a normal subgroup of , we need to show that for all , , which is the definition of a normal subgroup. This can also be written as for all .
Given Condition
The problem states that for all , we have: This means that the product of any two cosets of in is itself a coset of .
Step-by-Step Proof
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Show that absorbs conjugation: We want to show that for any , and ultimately , which implies that is normal.
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Use the given property: Set and for any . Then, according to the given property: where is the identity element of .
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Interpret the result: Since , this means that every element of the set multiplied by any element of is still in . Thus, must be a subset of (since is closed under multiplication and contains the identity).
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Conclude normality: Since for any , we also have that (taking inverses, which are automorphisms in groups). By the subgroup properties and closure, we conclude that for all .
Therefore, is normal in , as required.
Conclusion
Since for all , we conclude that is a normal subgroup of .
Would you like a deeper exploration of any part of this proof, or do you have further questions on group theory?
Here are some follow-up questions that might interest you:
- What are the implications of a subgroup being normal in a group?
- How does the coset multiplication property influence the structure of the group?
- Can we use similar techniques to identify normal subgroups in nonabelian groups?
- How does normality relate to the concept of group homomorphisms?
- What are some examples of groups where all subgroups are normal?
Tip: For any subgroup of a group , the criterion for all is always a direct method to check if is normal.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Group Theory
Subgroups
Normal Subgroups
Cosets
Formulas
gHg^{-1} = H (Normal subgroup condition)
Theorems
Normal Subgroup Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate