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Covering groups of minimal exponent

Group Theory 2021-12-08 v2 Algebraic Topology

Abstract

Presenting a finite group by a free product of finite cyclic groups the Hopf formula for the Schur multiplier affords also a covering group, and this has minimal exponent provided that the order of the generators is preserved. This condition corresponds to a covering projection between simplicial complexes, and so a presentation by a Fuchsian group corresponds to a covering projection between compact surfaces.

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@article{arxiv.1908.06823,
  title  = {Covering groups of minimal exponent},
  author = {Nicola Sambonet},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1908.06823},
  year   = {2021}
}
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