Galois group

In mathematics, a Galois group is a group associated with a certain type of field extension. The study of field extensions (and polynomials which give rise to them) via Galois groups is called Galois theory.

Related Topics:
Mathematics - Group - Field extension - Polynomial - Galois theory

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For a more elementary discussion of Galois groups in terms of permutation groups, see the article on Galois theory.

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