A short proof of Eilenberg and Moore’s theorem

Maria Nogin

Open Mathematics (2007)

  • Volume: 5, Issue: 1, page 201-204
  • ISSN: 2391-5455

Abstract

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In this paper we give a short and simple proof the following theorem of S. Eilenberg and J.C. Moore: the only injective object in the category of groups is the trivial group.

How to cite

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Maria Nogin. "A short proof of Eilenberg and Moore’s theorem." Open Mathematics 5.1 (2007): 201-204. <http://eudml.org/doc/269468>.

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References

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  1. [1] S. Eilenberg and J.C. Moore: “Foundations of relative homological algebra”, Mem. Amer. Math. Soc., Vol. 55, (1965). Zbl0129.01101
  2. [2] G. Higman, B. Newmann and H. Newmann: “Embedding theorem for groups”, J. London Math. Soc., Vol. 24, (1949). Zbl0112.26001
  3. [3] M.S. Voloshina (Nogin): On the holomorph of the discrete group, Thesis (Ph.D.), University of Rochester, 2003, http://arxiv.org/pdf/math.GR/0302120. 

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