Understanding Cyclic Groups in Abstract Algebra 🧮

Cyclic groups are the building blocks of abelian groups. There are finite and infinite cyclic groups. In this video we will define cyclic groups, give a list of all cyclic groups, talk about the name “cyclic,” and see why they are so essential in abstract algebra.

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We recommend the following textbooks:
Dummit & Foote, Abstract Algebra 3rd Edition
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Milne, Algebra Course Notes (available free online)
http://www.jmilne.org/math/CourseNotes/index.html

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