Effective Structure Theorems for Quadratic Spaces and Their Isometries
Document Type
Lecture
Department
Mathematics (CMC)
Publication Date
2-8-2005
Abstract
A classical theorem of Witt states that a bilinear space can be decomposed into an orthogonal sum of hyperbolic planes, singular, and anisotropic components. I will discuss the existence of such a decomposition of bounded height for a symmetric bilinear space over a number field, where all bounds on height are explicit. I will also talk about an effective version of Cartan-Dieudonne theorem on representation of an isometry of a regular symmetric bilinear space as a product of reflections. Finally, if time permits, I will show a special version of Siegel's Lemma for a bilinear space, which provides a small-height orthogonal decomposition into one-dimensional subspaces.
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© 2005 Lenny Fukshansky
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Recommended Citation
Fukshansky, Lenny. "Effective Structure Theorems for Quadratic Spaces and Their Isometries." Number Theory Seminar, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana and Champaign, Illinois. 8 February 2005.
