A recognition algorithm for non-generic classical groups over finite fields

Journal of the Australian Mathematical Society

Volumn 67, Issue 2, 1999, Pages 223-253

  Niemeyer, Alice C ^a   Praeger, Cheryl E ^a  

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Author keywords

Matrix groups; Non generic; Recognition algorithm

Indexed keywords

EID: 0039702804     PISSN: 14467887     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/s1446788700001191     Document Type: Article

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