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Maximal real subfield of the fifth cyclotomic field (Q(ζ5​+ζ5−1​)=Q(5​))

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For a primitive fifth root ζ5​, the element s=ζ5​+ζ5−1​ satisfies s2+s−1=0. Thus the fixed field of complex conjugation is
Q(s)=Q(5​).
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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2012 / iii / Paper 81 / 3 / ii / Solution
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