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A new proof for the uniqueness of Lyons' simple group

Matthias Grüninger
Vol. 11 (2010), No. 1, 35–67
DOI: 10.2140/iig.2010.11.35
Abstract

In this paper we will provide a new proof for the uniqueness of the Lyons group using the 5-local building-like geometry of this group discovered by Kantor.

Keywords
sporadic groups, diagram geometries, buildings
Mathematical Subject Classification 2010
Primary: 20D05, 20D08, 51E24
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Received: 5 November 2007
Accepted: 24 April 2009
Authors
Matthias Grüninger