3.2 (Prime elds). 09FH If p is a prime number, then Z=(p) is a eld, denoted Fp . Indeed, (p) is a maximal ideal in Z. Thus, fields may be nite: Fp contains p elements.
3.2 (Prime elds). 09FH If p is a prime number, then Z=(p) is a eld, denotedFp. Indeed, (p) is a maximal ideal in Z. Thus, fields may be nite: Fpcontains pelements.