global field

A global field is either a global number field or a global function field.

A global number field is a finite extension of the rationals.

A global function field is a finite extension of the field of rational functions $k(t)$ of a finite field $k$.

Title	global field
Canonical name	GlobalField
Date of creation	2013-03-22 16:51:54
Last modified on	2013-03-22 16:51:54
Owner	Mathprof (13753)
Last modified by	Mathprof (13753)
Numerical id	6
Author	Mathprof (13753)
Entry type	Definition
Classification	msc 14G25
Classification	msc 14G20
Defines	global number field
Defines	global function field