global field


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

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

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