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20Fxx Infinite groups and combinatorial group theory

This subtopic studies infinite groups and combinatorial group theory, emphasizing presentations, generators and relations, and geometric or algorithmic methods.

Specific topics

20F05 Generators, relations, and presentations of groups

Overview

20F05 studies generators, relations, and presentations of groups in infinite groups and combinatorial group theory. It studies presentations, decision problems, and large-scale combinatorial structure of groups, especially infinite or geometric cases.

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Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for generators, relations, and presentations of groups
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to analyze word problems, subgroup growth, and geometric properties of groups.

Applications

  • Presentations and decision problems
  • Geometric group theory
  • Combinatorial and computational methods

References

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20F06 Cancellation theory; partially commutative groups

Overview

20F06 studies cancellation theory; partially commutative groups in infinite groups and combinatorial group theory. It studies presentations, decision problems, and large-scale combinatorial structure of groups, especially infinite or geometric cases.

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Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for cancellation theory; partially commutative groups
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to analyze word problems, subgroup growth, and geometric properties of groups.

Applications

  • Presentations and decision problems
  • Geometric group theory
  • Combinatorial and computational methods

References

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20F10 Word problems, other decision problems, connections with logic

Overview

20F10 studies word problems, other decision problems, connections with logic in infinite groups and combinatorial group theory. It studies presentations, decision problems, and large-scale combinatorial structure of groups, especially infinite or geometric cases.

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Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for word problems, other decision problems, connections with logic
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to analyze word problems, subgroup growth, and geometric properties of groups.

Applications

  • Presentations and decision problems
  • Geometric group theory
  • Combinatorial and computational methods

References

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20F11 Groups of finite Morley rank

Overview

20F11 studies groups of finite morley rank in infinite groups and combinatorial group theory. It studies presentations, decision problems, and large-scale combinatorial structure of groups, especially infinite or geometric cases.

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Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for groups of finite morley rank
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to analyze word problems, subgroup growth, and geometric properties of groups.

Applications

  • Presentations and decision problems
  • Geometric group theory
  • Combinatorial and computational methods

References

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20F12 Commutator calculus

Overview

20F12 studies commutator calculus in infinite groups and combinatorial group theory. It studies presentations, decision problems, and large-scale combinatorial structure of groups, especially infinite or geometric cases.

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Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for commutator calculus
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to analyze word problems, subgroup growth, and geometric properties of groups.

Applications

  • Presentations and decision problems
  • Geometric group theory
  • Combinatorial and computational methods

References

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20F14 Derived series, central series, and generalizations

Overview

20F14 studies derived series, central series, and generalizations in infinite groups and combinatorial group theory. It studies presentations, decision problems, and large-scale combinatorial structure of groups, especially infinite or geometric cases.

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Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for derived series, central series, and generalizations
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to analyze word problems, subgroup growth, and geometric properties of groups.

Applications

  • Presentations and decision problems
  • Geometric group theory
  • Combinatorial and computational methods

References

Recommended Textbooks

20F16 Solvable groups, supersolvable groups

Overview

20F16 studies solvable groups, supersolvable groups in infinite groups and combinatorial group theory. It studies presentations, decision problems, and large-scale combinatorial structure of groups, especially infinite or geometric cases.

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Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for solvable groups, supersolvable groups
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to analyze word problems, subgroup growth, and geometric properties of groups.

Applications

  • Presentations and decision problems
  • Geometric group theory
  • Combinatorial and computational methods

References

Recommended Textbooks

20F17 Polycyclic groups

Overview

20F17 studies polycyclic groups in infinite groups and combinatorial group theory. It studies presentations, decision problems, and large-scale combinatorial structure of groups, especially infinite or geometric cases.

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Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for polycyclic groups
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to analyze word problems, subgroup growth, and geometric properties of groups.

Applications

  • Presentations and decision problems
  • Geometric group theory
  • Combinatorial and computational methods

References

Recommended Textbooks

20F18 Nilpotent groups

Overview

20F18 studies nilpotent groups in infinite groups and combinatorial group theory. It studies presentations, decision problems, and large-scale combinatorial structure of groups, especially infinite or geometric cases.

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Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for nilpotent groups
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to analyze word problems, subgroup growth, and geometric properties of groups.

Applications

  • Presentations and decision problems
  • Geometric group theory
  • Combinatorial and computational methods

References

Recommended Textbooks

20F19 Generalizations of solvable and nilpotent groups

Overview

20F19 studies generalizations of solvable and nilpotent groups in infinite groups and combinatorial group theory. It studies presentations, decision problems, and large-scale combinatorial structure of groups, especially infinite or geometric cases.

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Infinite Groups And Combinatorial Group Theory (Wikipedia)

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for generalizations of solvable and nilpotent groups
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to analyze word problems, subgroup growth, and geometric properties of groups.

Applications

  • Presentations and decision problems
  • Geometric group theory
  • Combinatorial and computational methods

References

Recommended Textbooks

20F22 Other classes of groups defined by subgroup chains

Overview

20F22 studies other classes of groups defined by subgroup chains in infinite groups and combinatorial group theory. It studies presentations, decision problems, and large-scale combinatorial structure of groups, especially infinite or geometric cases.

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Infinite Groups And Combinatorial Group Theory (Wikipedia)

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for other classes of groups defined by subgroup chains
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to analyze word problems, subgroup growth, and geometric properties of groups.

Applications

  • Presentations and decision problems
  • Geometric group theory
  • Combinatorial and computational methods

References

Recommended Textbooks

20F24 FC-groups and their generalizations

Overview

20F24 studies fc-groups and their generalizations in infinite groups and combinatorial group theory. It studies presentations, decision problems, and large-scale combinatorial structure of groups, especially infinite or geometric cases.

Related Wikipedia Page

Infinite Groups And Combinatorial Group Theory (Wikipedia)

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for fc-groups and their generalizations
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to analyze word problems, subgroup growth, and geometric properties of groups.

Applications

  • Presentations and decision problems
  • Geometric group theory
  • Combinatorial and computational methods

References

Recommended Textbooks

20F28 Automorphism groups of groups

Overview

20F28 studies automorphism groups of groups in infinite groups and combinatorial group theory. It studies presentations, decision problems, and large-scale combinatorial structure of groups, especially infinite or geometric cases.

Related Wikipedia Page

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Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for automorphism groups of groups
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to analyze word problems, subgroup growth, and geometric properties of groups.

Applications

  • Presentations and decision problems
  • Geometric group theory
  • Combinatorial and computational methods

References

Recommended Textbooks

20F29 Representations of groups as automorphism groups of algebraic systems

Overview

20F29 studies representations of groups as automorphism groups of algebraic systems in infinite groups and combinatorial group theory. It studies presentations, decision problems, and large-scale combinatorial structure of groups, especially infinite or geometric cases.

Related Wikipedia Page

Infinite Groups And Combinatorial Group Theory (Wikipedia)

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for representations of groups as automorphism groups of algebraic systems
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to analyze word problems, subgroup growth, and geometric properties of groups.

Applications

  • Presentations and decision problems
  • Geometric group theory
  • Combinatorial and computational methods

References

Recommended Textbooks

20F34 Fundamental groups and their automorphisms

Overview

20F34 studies fundamental groups and their automorphisms in infinite groups and combinatorial group theory. It studies presentations, decision problems, and large-scale combinatorial structure of groups, especially infinite or geometric cases.

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Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for fundamental groups and their automorphisms
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to analyze word problems, subgroup growth, and geometric properties of groups.

Applications

  • Presentations and decision problems
  • Geometric group theory
  • Combinatorial and computational methods

References

Recommended Textbooks

20F36 Braid groups; Artin groups

Overview

20F36 studies braid groups; artin groups in infinite groups and combinatorial group theory. It studies presentations, decision problems, and large-scale combinatorial structure of groups, especially infinite or geometric cases.

Related Wikipedia Page

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Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for braid groups; artin groups
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to analyze word problems, subgroup growth, and geometric properties of groups.

Applications

  • Presentations and decision problems
  • Geometric group theory
  • Combinatorial and computational methods

References

Recommended Textbooks

20F38 Other groups related to topology or analysis

Overview

20F38 studies other groups related to topology or analysis in infinite groups and combinatorial group theory. It studies presentations, decision problems, and large-scale combinatorial structure of groups, especially infinite or geometric cases.

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Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for other groups related to topology or analysis
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to analyze word problems, subgroup growth, and geometric properties of groups.

Applications

  • Presentations and decision problems
  • Geometric group theory
  • Combinatorial and computational methods

References

Recommended Textbooks

20F40 Associated Lie structures for groups

Overview

20F40 studies associated lie structures for groups in infinite groups and combinatorial group theory. It studies presentations, decision problems, and large-scale combinatorial structure of groups, especially infinite or geometric cases.

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Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for associated lie structures for groups
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to analyze word problems, subgroup growth, and geometric properties of groups.

Applications

  • Presentations and decision problems
  • Geometric group theory
  • Combinatorial and computational methods

References

Recommended Textbooks

20F45 Engel conditions

Overview

20F45 studies engel conditions in infinite groups and combinatorial group theory. It studies presentations, decision problems, and large-scale combinatorial structure of groups, especially infinite or geometric cases.

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Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for engel conditions
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to analyze word problems, subgroup growth, and geometric properties of groups.

Applications

  • Presentations and decision problems
  • Geometric group theory
  • Combinatorial and computational methods

References

Recommended Textbooks

20F50 Periodic groups; locally finite groups

Overview

20F50 studies periodic groups; locally finite groups in infinite groups and combinatorial group theory. It studies presentations, decision problems, and large-scale combinatorial structure of groups, especially infinite or geometric cases.

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Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for periodic groups; locally finite groups
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to analyze word problems, subgroup growth, and geometric properties of groups.

Applications

  • Presentations and decision problems
  • Geometric group theory
  • Combinatorial and computational methods

References

Recommended Textbooks

20F55 Reflection and Coxeter groups (group-theoretic aspects)

Overview

20F55 studies reflection and coxeter groups (group-theoretic aspects) in infinite groups and combinatorial group theory. It studies presentations, decision problems, and large-scale combinatorial structure of groups, especially infinite or geometric cases.

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Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for reflection and coxeter groups (group-theoretic aspects)
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to analyze word problems, subgroup growth, and geometric properties of groups.

Applications

  • Presentations and decision problems
  • Geometric group theory
  • Combinatorial and computational methods

References

Recommended Textbooks

20F60 Ordered groups

Overview

20F60 studies ordered groups in infinite groups and combinatorial group theory. It studies presentations, decision problems, and large-scale combinatorial structure of groups, especially infinite or geometric cases.

Related Wikipedia Page

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Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for ordered groups
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to analyze word problems, subgroup growth, and geometric properties of groups.

Applications

  • Presentations and decision problems
  • Geometric group theory
  • Combinatorial and computational methods

References

Recommended Textbooks

20F65 Geometric group theory

Overview

20F65 studies geometric group theory in infinite groups and combinatorial group theory. It studies presentations, decision problems, and large-scale combinatorial structure of groups, especially infinite or geometric cases.

Related Wikipedia Page

Infinite Groups And Combinatorial Group Theory (Wikipedia)

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for geometric group theory
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to analyze word problems, subgroup growth, and geometric properties of groups.

Applications

  • Presentations and decision problems
  • Geometric group theory
  • Combinatorial and computational methods

References

Recommended Textbooks

20F67 Hyperbolic groups and nonpositively curved groups

Overview

20F67 studies hyperbolic groups and nonpositively curved groups in infinite groups and combinatorial group theory. It studies presentations, decision problems, and large-scale combinatorial structure of groups, especially infinite or geometric cases.

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Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for hyperbolic groups and nonpositively curved groups
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to analyze word problems, subgroup growth, and geometric properties of groups.

Applications

  • Presentations and decision problems
  • Geometric group theory
  • Combinatorial and computational methods

References

Recommended Textbooks

20F69 Asymptotic properties of groups

Overview

20F69 studies asymptotic properties of groups in infinite groups and combinatorial group theory. It studies presentations, decision problems, and large-scale combinatorial structure of groups, especially infinite or geometric cases.

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Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for asymptotic properties of groups
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to analyze word problems, subgroup growth, and geometric properties of groups.

Applications

  • Presentations and decision problems
  • Geometric group theory
  • Combinatorial and computational methods

References

Recommended Textbooks

20F70 Algebraic geometry over groups; equations over groups

Overview

20F70 studies algebraic geometry over groups; equations over groups in infinite groups and combinatorial group theory. It studies presentations, decision problems, and large-scale combinatorial structure of groups, especially infinite or geometric cases.

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Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for algebraic geometry over groups; equations over groups
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to analyze word problems, subgroup growth, and geometric properties of groups.

Applications

  • Presentations and decision problems
  • Geometric group theory
  • Combinatorial and computational methods

References

Recommended Textbooks