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Solvable Groups of Exponential Growth and HNN Extensions

Group Theory 2007-05-23 v2

Abstract

We prove the following version of Milnor's theorem on solvable groups of exponential growth: A finitely generated solvable group which is not polycyclic contains an ascending HNN extension. Consequently, a finitely generated solvable group is ERF iff it is polycyclic.

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@article{arxiv.math/9912040,
  title  = {Solvable Groups of Exponential Growth and HNN Extensions},
  author = {Roger Alperin},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/9912040},
  year   = {2007}
}

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to appear in Groups Korea-98, De Gruyter

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