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Orbit-equivalent infinite permutation groups

Group Theory 2012-07-12 v1 Combinatorics

Abstract

Let G,H be closed permutation groups on an infinite set X, with H a subgroup of G. It is shown that if G and H are orbit-equivalent, that is, have the same orbits on the collection of finite subsets of X, and G is primitive but not 2-transitive, then G=H.

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@article{arxiv.1207.2649,
  title  = {Orbit-equivalent infinite permutation groups},
  author = {Debbie Lockett and Dugald Macpherson},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1207.2649},
  year   = {2012}
}
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