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On the Nilpotent Representation Theory of Groups

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posted on 2024-04-23, 17:29 authored by Milana D GolichMilana D Golich

In this article, we establish results concerning the nilpotent representation theory of groups. In particular, we utilize a theorem of Stallings to provide a general method that constructs pairs of groups that have isomorphic universal nilpotent quotients. We then prove by counterexample that absolute Galois groups of number fields are not determined by their universal nilpotent quotients. We also show that this is the case for residually nilpotent Kleinian groups and in fact, there exist non-isomorphic pairs that have arbitrarily large nilpotent genus. We additionally provide examples of non-isomorphic curves whose geometric fundamental groups have isomorphic universal nilpotent quotients and the isomorphisms are compatible with the outer Galois actions.

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Degree Type

  • Doctor of Philosophy

Department

  • Mathematics

Campus location

  • West Lafayette

Advisor/Supervisor/Committee Chair

David Ben McReynolds

Additional Committee Member 2

Donu Arapura

Additional Committee Member 3

Lvzhou Chen

Additional Committee Member 4

Sam Nariman

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