Let K be an abelian group, let Q be a group, and let θ: Q →Aut(K) be a homomorphism. Prove that

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Let K be an abelian group, let Q be a group, and let θ: Q...

Let $K$ be an abelian group, let $Q$ be a group, and let $\theta: Q \rightarrow$ $\operatorname{Aut}(K)$ be a homomorphism. Prove that $K \rtimes Q \cong K \times Q$ if and only if $\theta$ is the trivial map; that is, $\theta_{x}=1_{K}$ for all $x \in Q$.

Key Concepts

Trivial Group Action

A trivial group action is one in which every element of the acting group maps to the identity automorphism on the other group, meaning that no twisting occurs in the semidirect product. When the action is trivial, the semidirect product simplifies to the direct product because the two groups combine without any interaction beyond the pairwise combination of elements.

Group Homomorphism into Automorphism Group

A group homomorphism into the automorphism group of another group describes an action, where each element of the acting group is assigned an automorphism of the other group. This mapping is crucial in the semidirect product construction as it determines how the elements of one group interact with and modify the other. The trivial homomorphism, where every element is sent to the identity automorphism, results in the action being trivial.

Semidirect Product

A semidirect product is a construction that forms a new group from two groups, one of which acts on the other via a homomorphism into its automorphism group. This construction generalizes the direct product by incorporating a potentially nontrivial modifying action in the group operation. The semidirect product allows for the merging of the group structures while twisting one of the group’s operations according to the action.

Direct Product

The direct product is a special case of the semidirect product where the action of one group on the other is trivial, meaning that the groups operate independently without modifying each other’s structure. In a direct product, the group operation is performed componentwise, and the overall structure is simpler because no twisting or interaction between the components occurs.

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