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A Generalization of the Grunwald-Wang Theorem for $n^{th}$ Powers

Number Theory 2025-03-21 v1

Abstract

Let nn be a natural number greater than 22 and qq be the smallest prime dividing nn. We show that a finite subset AA of rationals, of cardinality at most qq, contains a nthn^{th} power in Qp\mathbb{Q}_{p} for almost every prime pp if and only if AA contains a perfect nthn^{th} power, barring some exceptions when nn is even. This generalizes the Grunwald-Wang theorem for nthn^{th} powers, from one rational number to finite subsets of rational numbers. We also show that the upper bound qq in this generalization is optimal for every nn.

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@article{arxiv.2408.03301,
  title  = {A Generalization of the Grunwald-Wang Theorem for $n^{th}$ Powers},
  author = {Bhawesh Mishra},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2408.03301},
  year   = {2025}
}
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