Some unsolvable conjectures in finite p-groups

doi:10.1007/s11464-022-1001-6

Frontiers of Mathematics in China

2022, Vol. 17

Issue (1): 1-22 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11464-022-1001-6

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Some unsolvable conjectures in finite p-groups

Qinhai ZHANG(

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Department of Mathematics, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030031, China

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Abstract：

We survey some unsolvable conjectures in finite p-groups and their research progress.

Key words： Finite p-groups Hua-Tuan’s conjecture Higman’s conjecture Oliver’s conjecture Wiegold’s conjecture

出版日期: 2022-05-19

Corresponding Author(s): Qinhai ZHANG

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. [J]. Frontiers of Mathematics in China, 2022, 17(1): 1-22.
Qinhai ZHANG. Some unsolvable conjectures in finite p-groups. Front. Math. China, 2022, 17(1): 1-22.

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