
Field homomorphism
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A homomorphism of fields is...1
Let $F$ and $F'$ be [[Field|fields]]. A function $\varphi:F \rightarrow F'$ is a field homomorphism if for all $a,b\in F$:2
1. $\varphi(a+b)=\varphi(a)+\varphi(b)$3
2. $\varphi(a\cdot b)=\varphi(a)\cdot\varphi(b)$4
3. $\varphi(1)=1$5
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- This is the same definition as a [[ring homomorphism|ring homomorphism]], but between fields.Revision 297
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A homomorphism of fields is...