B3.6
Part II, 2003
Let be a separable polynomial of degree over a field . Explain what is meant by the Galois group of over . Explain how can be identified with a subgroup of the symmetric group . Show that as a permutation group, is transitive if and only if is irreducible over .
Show that the Galois group of over is , stating clearly any general results you use.
Now let be a finite extension of prime degree . By considering the degrees of the splitting fields of over and , show that also.