Prove that the set of complex numbers {1,−1,i,−i} under
multiplication operation is a cyclic group.Find the generators of
cycle
The group that contains a finite number of elements is cyclic, in case there is an element of this group such that all elements have the form: , where . I.e., all elements can be obtained from . In case of set we have: , . Thus, all elements can be recovered from . The group is cyclic. is a generator of the group. Consider other elements of the group: , , . . ,
Thus, the answer is: the group is cyclic, the generators are and . generates a subgroup: . generates only itself.
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