proof of finite extensions of Dedekind domains are Dedekind
Let be a Dedekind domain with field of fractions
. If is a finite extension
of fields and is the integral closure
of in , then we show that is also a Dedekind domain.
We procede by splitting the proof up into the separable and purely inseparable cases. Letting consist of all elements of which are separable over , then is a separable extension and is a purely inseparable extension.
First, the integral closure of in is a Dedekind domain (see proof of finite separable extensions of Dedekind domains are Dedekind). Then, as is integrally closed and contains , it is equal to the integral closure of in and, therefore, is a Dedekind domain (see proof of finite inseparable extensions of Dedekind domains are Dedekind).