Examples of split and non-split tori
Let \(T\) be an algebraic group. \(T\) is called an algebraic torus over \(k\), if \(T(E)\) is isomorphic to a finite direct product of copies of \(G_m(E)\) for some finite finite extension \(E\) of \(k\), where \(G_m\) is the multiplicative group. If \(E\) can be \(k\), then \(T\) is called a split torus over \(k\); otherwise, \(T\) is called a non split torus over \(k\). In this post, I am going to talk something about \(SO\) to give examples of non split and split tori.
