Let $H=(1+i)\mathbb{Z}[i]$. Let $f:\mathbb{Z}\to \mathbb{Z}[i]/H : f(z)=[z]$. Prove $\ker f=2\mathbb{Z}$.

Solution 1:

Using a different approach:

We have $\bar z=\bar0\iff z\in\langle 1+i\rangle$. Therefore, for some $a,b\in\mathbb Z$,

$$z=(a+ib)(1+i)=a-b+i(a+b)$$

Since $z\in\mathbb Z$, we have $a+b=0$. So,

$$z=a-b=a-b+(a+b)=2a.$$

Hence, $z\in 2\mathbb Z$.