Distance Enumerators for Permutation Groups

We consider the distance enumerator Δ _G (x) of a finite permutation group G, which is the polynomial ∑ _g∈G x ^n?π(g), where n is the degree of G and π(g) the number of fixed points of g ∈ G. In particular, we introduce a bivariate polynomial which is a special case of the cycle index of G, and from which Δ _G (x) can be obtained, and then use this new polynomial to prove some identities relating the distance enumerators of groups G and H with those of their direct and wreath products. In the case of the direct product, this answers a question of Blake et al. (1979 Blake , I. F. , Cohen , G. , Deza , M. ( 1979 ). Coding with permutations . Information and Control 43 : 1 – 19 . [Google Scholar]). We also use the identity for the wreath product to find an explicit combinatorial expression for the distance enumerators of the generalised hyperoctahedral groups C _m  ? S _n .     

On Permutation Groups of Degree a Product of Two Prime-Powers

We determine finite simple groups which have a subgroup of index with exactly two distinct prime divisors. Then from this we derive a classification of primitive permutation groups of degree a product of two prime-powers.     

量子群的基变换与范畴同构

令Ｍ是Ｚ［ｖ］的由ｖ－１和奇素数ｐ生成的理想，Ｕ是Ａ＝Ｚ［ｖ］Ｍ上相伴于对称Ｃａｒｔａｎ矩阵的量子群， Ａ－Γ是环同态， Ｕг＝ＵＡΓ［Ｕг］是Ｕг的量子坐标代数，本文建立了量子坐标代数的基变换：即在相关约束条件下有Г－Ｈｏｐｆ同构 Ａ［Ｕ］ＡГ≌Г［Ｕг］．我们证明了有限秩 Ａ自由 １型可积 Ｕ模范畴和有限秩 Ａ自由 Ａ［Ｕ］余模范畴是同构的．特别，当 Г是域时，局部有限 １型 Ｕг模范畴和Г［Ｕг］余模范畴是同构的．最后，我们还证明了在［１］中定义的诱导函子和Ｂ．Ｐａｒｓｈａｌｌ与王建磐博士在［２］中研究的诱导函子的一致性．     

Compactifications of Discrete Quantum Groups

Given a discrete quantum group we construct a Hopf -algebra which is a unital -subalgebra of the multiplier algebra of . The structure maps for are inherited from and thus the construction yields a compactification of which is analogous to the Bohr compactification of a locally compact group. This algebra has the expected universal property with respect to homomorphisms from multiplier Hopf algebras of compact type (and is therefore unique). This provides an easy proof of the fact that for a discrete quantum group with an infinite dimensional algebra the multiplier algebra is never a Hopf algebra.Partially supported by Komitet Badań Naukowych grants 2P03A04022 & 2P03A01324, the Foundation for Polish Science and Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft.     

The Primitive Permutation Groups of Degree Less Than 4096

In this article we use the Classification of the Finite Simple Groups, the O'Nan–Scott Theorem, and Aschbacher's theorem to classify the primitive permutation groups of degree less than 4096. The results will be added to the primitive groups databases of GAP and MAGMA.     

Continuous Cohomology of Permutation Groups on Profinite Modules

ABSTRACT

Model theorists have made use of low-dimensional continuous cohomology of infinite permutation groups on profinite modules, see Ahlbrandt and Ziegler (1991 Ahlbrandt , G. , Ziegler , M. ( 1991 ). What's so special about (?/4?)^ω? Archive for Math. Logic 31 : 115 – 132 . [CSA] [Crossref] , [Google Scholar]), Evans (1997b Evans , D. M. ( 1997b ). Computation of first cohomology groups of finite covers . J. Algebra 193 : 214 – 238 . [CSA] [CROSSREF] [Crossref], [Web of Science ®] , [Google Scholar]), Evans et al. (1997 Evans , D. M. , Ivanov , A. A. , Macpherson , H. D. ( 1997 ). Finite covers . In: Evans , D. M. , ed. Model Theory of Groups and Automorphism Groups . London Mathematical Society Lecture Notes 244 . Cambridge : Cambridge Univ Press , pp. 1 – 72 .[Crossref] , [Google Scholar]), and Hodges and Pillay (1994 Hodges , W. , Pillay , A. ( 1994 ). Cohomology of structures and some problems of Ahlbrandt and Ziegler . J. London Math. Soc. 50 ( 2 ): 1 – 16 . [CSA] [Crossref] , [Google Scholar]), for example. We expand the module category in order to widen the cohomological toolkit. For an important class of groups we use these tools to establish criteria for finiteness of cohomology.     

The Lie Module Function for Symmetric Groups #

Let V be a ? G-module where ? is the field of all complex numbers and G is a symmetric group. The purpose of this article is to give a method of analyzing the Lie powers L ⁿ (V ), for every positive integer n, by making use of the recent work of Bryant.     

On Involutions Which Generate Mathieu Groups M 11 and M 12

Abstract

We will give an elementary construction of the Mathieu groups M ₁₁ and M ₁₂.     

Crossed Modules and Quantum Groups in Braided Categories

Let A be a Hopf algebra in a braided category . Crossed modules over A are introduced and studied as objects with both module and comodule structures satisfying a compatibility condition. The category of crossed modules is braided and is a concrete realization of a known general construction of a double or center of a monoidal category. For a quantum braided group the corresponding braided category of modules is identified with a full subcategory in . The connection with cross products is discussed and a suitable cross product in the class of quantum braided groups is built. Majid–Radford theorem, which gives equivalent conditions for an ordinary Hopf algebra to be such a cross product, is generalized to the braided category. Majid's bosonization theorem is also generalized.     

Codes from Affine Permutation Groups

It is shown that A(22,10) 50, A(23,10) 76, A(25,10) 166, A(26,10) 270, A(29,10) 1460, and A(28,12) 178, where A(n,d) denotes the maximum cardinality of a binary code of length n and minimum Hamming distance d. The constructed codes are invariant under permutations of some affine (or closely related) permutation group and have been found using computer search.     

On Regular Orbits of Elements of Classical Groups in Their Permutation Representations

Let H be a simple finite classical group not isomorphic to PSL(n, q) for any n, q. We prove that every cyclic subgroup of H has a regular orbit on every nontrivial permutation H-set.     

On Schurity of Finite Abelian Groups

A finite group G is called a Schur group, if any Schur ring over G is associated in a natural way with a subgroup of Sym(G) that contains all right translations. Recently, the authors have completely identified the cyclic Schur groups. In this article, it is shown that any abelian Schur group belongs to one of several explicitly given families only. In particular, any noncyclic abelian Schur group of odd order is isomorphic to ?₃ × ?_{3 ^k} or ?₃ × ?₃ × ? _p where k ≥ 1 and p is a prime. In addition, we prove that ?₂ × ?₂ × ? _p is a Schur group for every prime p.     

On Minimal Permutation Representations of Classical Simple Groups

We describe minimal permutation representations, i.e., faithful permutation representations of least degree, of classical finite simple groups as groups of automorphisms of simple Lie algebras.     

On Hopf Algebras and Their Generalizations

We survey Hopf algebras and their generalizations. In particular, we compare and contrast three well-studied generalizations (quasi-Hopf algebras, weak Hopf algebras, and Hopf algebroids), and two newer ones (Hopf monads and hopfish algebras). Each of these notions was originally introduced for a specific purpose within a particular context; our discussion favors applicability to the theory of dynamical quantum groups. Throughout the note, we provide several definitions and examples in order to make this exposition accessible to readers with differing backgrounds.     

Permutation trinomials over Fq3

We consider four classes of polynomials over the fields ${\mathbb{F}}_{q^3}$, $q=p^h$, $p>3$, $f_1(x)=x^{q^2+q-1}+A{x}^{q^2-q+1}+Bx$, $f_2(x)=x^{q^2+q-1}+A{x}^{q^3-q^2+q}+Bx$, $f_3(x)=x^{q^2+q-1}+A{x}^{q^2}-Bx$, $f_4(x)=x^{q^2+q-1}+A{x}^q-Bx$, where $A,B\in {\mathbb{F}}_q$. We find sufficient conditions on the pairs $(A,B)$ for which these polynomials permute ${\mathbb{F}}_{q^3}$ and we give lower bounds on the number of such pairs.     

Intransitive Permutation Group with Bounded Movement

Let G be a intransitive permutation group on a set with no fixed point in ; let m, n be a positive integer and let |^g – | m, for every and g G. When G has t orbits and degree n close to [2mp/(p – 1)] + t – 1, this paper constructs such a group with m close to [n(p – 1)/2p].AMS Subject Classification: 20BXX.     

Groups of Exponential Algebras

In this paper we study groups corresponding a free exponential algebra, a free product of exponential algebras and a HNN-extension of exponential algebras over a field F of characteristic 0.