Another proof of Sylow's Theorems

Rosemary Bailey, Queen Mary, University of London

Friday May 19, 5.15-5.45, Groups in Galway 2006

Teaching final-year algebra for the first time in 25 years, I gave a proof of Sylow's theorems out of my head rather than out of my notes. It turns out to be not at all standard, so may be new. It uses group actions, but is different from Wielandt's proof.