On systems of generators of arithmetic subgroups of higher rank groups

T. N. Venkataramana

Vol. 166 (1994), No. 1, 193–212

DOI: 10.2140/pjm.1994.166.193

Abstract

We show that any two maximal disjoint unipotent subgroups of an irreducible non-cocompact lattice in a Lie group of rank atleast two generates a lattice. The proof uses techniques of the solution of the congruence subgroup problem.

Mathematical Subject Classification 2000

Primary: 22E40

Secondary: 20G15

Milestones

Received: 2 March 1992

Accepted: 27 July 1992

Published: 1 November 1994