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An algebraic proof of Brauer's class number formula

Number Theory 2025-05-05 v1

Abstract

We show how, starting from the Tate exact sequence for units of Ritter and Weiss, one can obtain an algebraic proof of Brauer's class number formula, using the formalism of regulator constants.

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@article{arxiv.2505.01349,
  title  = {An algebraic proof of Brauer's class number formula},
  author = {Luca Caputo},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2505.01349},
  year   = {2025}
}

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22 pages