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Splittings of generalized Baumslag-Solitar groups

Group Theory 2016-09-13 v2 Geometric Topology

Abstract

We study the structure of generalized Baumslag-Solitar groups from the point of view of their (usually non-unique) splittings as fundamental groups of graphs of infinite cyclic groups. We find and characterize certain decompositions of smallest complexity (`fully reduced' decompositions) and give a simplified proof of the existence of deformations. We also prove a finiteness theorem and solve the isomorphism problem for generalized Baumslag-Solitar groups with no non-trivial integral moduli.

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@article{arxiv.math/0502060,
  title  = {Splittings of generalized Baumslag-Solitar groups},
  author = {Max Forester},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/0502060},
  year   = {2016}
}

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20 pages; hyperlinked latex. Version 2: minor changes

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