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Wedderburn's theorem (Theorem)

A finite division ring is a field.

One of the many consequences of this theorem is that for a finite projective plane, Desargues' theorem implies Pappus' theorem.



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See Also: regular elements of finite ring, Joseph Wedderburn

Other names:  Wedderburn theorem

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proof of Wedderburn's theorem (Proof) by lieven
second proof of Wedderburn's theorem (Proof) by Mathprof
origins of Wedderburn's theorem (Derivation) by Algeboy
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Cross-references: Pappus theorem, Desargues theorem, finite projective plane, consequences, field, division ring
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AMS MSC12E15 (Field theory and polynomials :: General field theory :: Skew fields, division rings)

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Wedderburn Theorem by LICHIARDOPOL on 2004-06-07 05:18:08

It would be instructive to have a look on a new proof of Wedderburn Theorem (Any finite division ring is commutative), proof which I published in Amer. Math. Monthly (October 2003, by Nicolas Lichiardopol). W. Narkiewicz said me that is the most beautefull proof.
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