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Algorithms for computing with nilpotent matrix groups over infinite domains

Group Theory 2019-07-16 v1

Abstract

We develop methods for computing with matrix groups defined over a range of infinite domains, and apply those methods to the design of algorithms for nilpotent groups. In particular, we provide a practical algorithm to test nilpotency of matrix groups over an infinite field. We also provide algorithms that answer a number of structural questions for a given nilpotent matrix group. The algorithms have been implemented in GAP and MAGMA.

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@article{arxiv.1907.06045,
  title  = {Algorithms for computing with nilpotent matrix groups over infinite domains},
  author = {A. S. Detinko and D. L. Flannery},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1907.06045},
  year   = {2019}
}
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