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Problems on handlebody groups

Group Theory 2026-03-03 v1 Geometric Topology

Abstract

We survey a number of constructions and open problems related to the handlebody group, with a focus on recent trends in geometric group theory, (co)homological properties, and its relationship to outer automorphism groups of free groups. We also briefly describe how the \emph{cheap α\alpha-rebuilding property} of Abert, Bergeron, Fraczyk, and Gaboriau can be applied using the disc complex to deduce results about the homology growth of the handlebody group.

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@article{arxiv.2502.21177,
  title  = {Problems on handlebody groups},
  author = {Naomi Andrew and Sebastian Hensel and Sam Hughes and Richard D. Wade},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2502.21177},
  year   = {2026}
}

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