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Simple proof of Chebotarev's theorem on roots of unity

Commutative Algebra 2007-05-23 v3

Abstract

We give a simple proof of Chebotarev's theorem: Let pp be a prime and ω\omega a primitive ppth root of unity. Then all minors of the matrix (ωij)i,j=0p1(\omega^{ij})_{i,j=0}^{p-1} are non-zero.

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@article{arxiv.math/0312398,
  title  = {Simple proof of Chebotarev's theorem on roots of unity},
  author = {P. E. Frenkel},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/0312398},
  year   = {2007}
}

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