Derivation in infinite planes

Norman Lloyd Johnson

Vol. 43 (1972), No. 2, 387–402

DOI: 10.2140/pjm.1972.43.387

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to study “derivation” in arbitrary affine planes. It is shown that the derivation process extends to arbitrary planes which possess a suitable set of Baer subplanes.

Mathematical Subject Classification

Primary: 50D35

Milestones

Received: 7 July 1971

Revised: 13 July 1972

Published: 1 November 1972