4-Engel groups are locally nilpotent
Contribuinte(s) |
S. W. Margolis J. Meakin |
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Data(s) |
01/08/2005
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Resumo |
Questions about nilpotency of groups satisfying Engel conditions have been considered since 1936, when Zorn proved that finite Engel groups are nilpotent. We prove that 4-Engel groups are locally nilpotent. Our proof makes substantial use of both hand and machine calculations. |
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Idioma(s) |
eng |
Publicador |
World Scientific Publishing Company |
Palavras-Chave | #Mathematics #Engel Groups #Nilpotent Groups #Engel-4 Groups #C1 #280405 Discrete Mathematics #780101 Mathematical sciences |
Tipo |
Journal Article |