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A proof of the Freiman-Lev conjecture

Number Theory 2026-08-05 v1

Abstract

Let A={a0,a1,,ak1}A=\{a_{0}, a_{1}, \ldots, a_{k-1}\} be a set of k>7k>7 integers such that 0=a0<a1<<ak10=a_{0}<a_1<\cdots<a_{k-1} and gcd(A)=1\gcd(A)=1. The set 2A={a+b:a,bA,ab}2^{\wedge}A=\{a+b: a, b\in A, a\neq b\} is called the restricted sumsets of AA. Freiman-Lev conjecture is a well-known conjecture which related to restricted sumsets [V.F. Lev, Restricted set addition in groups, I. The classical setting, J. London Math. Soc. 62(2000), 27-40]. Up to now, Freiman-Lev conjecture is still open for all ak22k4a_{k-2}\geqslant 2k-4 and ak12k2a_{k-1}\geqslant 2k-2. In this paper, we complete the proof of the Freiman-Lev conjecture by resolving this final and most challenging case.

Cite

@article{arxiv.2608.04760,
  title  = {A proof of the Freiman-Lev conjecture},
  author = {Yujie Wang and Min Tang},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2608.04760},
  year   = {2026}
}