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A classification of regular maps with Euler characteristic $-pq$

Group Theory 2026-01-22 v1 Combinatorics

Abstract

In this paper, we give a classification of regular maps with Euler characteristic pq-pq for distinct primes q>p5q>p\geq 5. This together with previous classification of regular maps with Euler characteristic 2p,3p-2p,-3p and p2-p^2 completes the classification of regular maps with Euler characteristic pq-pq for two primes pp and qq. An interesting consequence is that, for every pair of twin primes pp and qq greater than 55, there exist three regular maps with solvable automorphism groups and Euler characteristic pq-pq, up to duality and isomorphism.

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@article{arxiv.2601.14635,
  title  = {A classification of regular maps with Euler characteristic $-pq$},
  author = {Xiaogang Li and Yao Tian},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2601.14635},
  year   = {2026}
}

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21pages, submitted

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