Lecture

Discrete Valuation Rings

Description

This lecture covers the concept of discrete valuation rings (DVRs), focusing on their special structure and properties. It explains how a ring can be classified as a DVR based on specific criteria, such as being Noetherian, local, and having a principal maximal ideal. The lecture delves into the uniqueness of representation of elements in a DVR and the significance of irreducible elements. It also discusses the relationship between DVRs and principal ideal domains (PIDs), showcasing examples and non-examples. Additionally, it explores the notion of uniformizing parameters in DVRs and their role in defining the structure of these rings.

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