The full question is: Given a group $F_n=\mathbb{Q}(\sqrt[n]{2})$ then prove that:
- (A) If $n$ is odd then $\Gamma(F_n:\mathbb{Q})$={$\rm{id}$} and
- (B) If $n$ is even then $\Gamma(F_n:\mathbb{Q})\cong\mathbb{Z_2}$
I am confused as to how to find either, I know that $F_n:\mathbb{Q}$ is a non-normal extension. We were given the hint:
"For any $\tau\in\rm{Aut}_\mathbb{Q}(F_n)$ we must have that $\tau(\sqrt[n]{2})\in F_n\subseteq\mathbb{R}$ is again a real $n$-th root of 2"
The $\mathbb Q$-automorphisms of $F_n$ are completely determined by where they send $\sqrt[n]2$, and they must send it to another $n$-th root of $2$. But if $n$ is odd, then no other $n$-th root of $2$ is in $F_n$, and if $n$ is even, then only one other $n$-th root of $2$ is in $F_n$ (you might need to prove these facts beforehand). So there are only one/two possible $\mathbb Q$-automorphisms.