Modules over discrete valuation domains. I (Q941936)

In the first two chapters of the present paper, basic motions and properties connected with modules over discrete valuation domains are presented. The theory of modules over discrete valuation domains is connected with the theory of some important classes of abelian group groups (\(p\)-groups, local torsion-free groups etc.) So, many notions are similar with classical notions in abelian groups theory. However there are also many differences. This paper fills a gap in literature, providing a systematic study of these modules. In the last two chapters of the paper, the authors prove many interesting properties of endomorphism rings associated to primary or torsion-free modules. The paper also contains a lot of interesting examples and exercises.