Commutators in finite $p$-groups with $2$-generator derived subgroup
Iker de las Heras, Gustavo A. Fernández‐Alcober
Abstract
Open-access reader
Iker de las Heras, Gustavo A. Fernández‐Alcober
Abstract
Open-access reader
Let $G$ be a finite $p$-group whose derived subgroup $G'$ can be generated by $2$ elements. If $G'$ is abelian, Guralnick proved that every element of $G'$ is a commutator. In this paper, we prove that the condition that $G'$ should be abelian is not needed. Even more, we prove that every element of $G'$ is a commutator of the form $[x,g]$ for a fixed $x\in G$.
A significance statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.
A contribution statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.
Method details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.
Findings are not separately available in the OpenAlex metadata.
Limitations are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.
Application details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.
Let $G$ be a finite $p$-group whose derived subgroup $G'$ can be generated by $2$ elements. If $G'$ is abelian, Guralnick proved that every element of $G'$ is a commutator. In this paper, we prove that the condition that $G'$ should be abelian is not needed. Even more, we prove that every element of $G'$ is a commutator of the form $[x,g]$ for a fixed $x\in G$.
Key concepts: Commutator subgroup, Mathematics, Commutator, Abelian group, Omega and agemo subgroup, Generator (circuit theory), Group (periodic table), Element (criminal law)