Abstract
We prove the following result: If G is a finite irreducible reflection group defined over a base field k, then the invariant field of G is purely transcendental over k, even if |G| is divisible by the characteristic of k. It is well known that in the above situation the invariant ring is in general not a polynomial ring. So the question whether at least the invariant field is purely transcendental (Noether's problem) is quite natural.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 569-586 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Mathematische Annalen |
Volume | 315 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |