Finite simple groups of small essential dimension
Algebraic Geometry
2014-01-14 v3 Group Theory
Abstract
We discuss the notion of essential dimension of a finite group and explain its relation with birational algebraic geometry. We show how this leads to a (partial) classification of simple finite groups of essential dimension less than or equal to 3.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1101.1372,
title = {Finite simple groups of small essential dimension},
author = {Arnaud Beauville},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1101.1372},
year = {2014}
}
Comments
First part expanded as a survey. Title modified consequently