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In [3], [ 4 ] we introduced the concept of (0,2)-set in generalized quadrangles, in order to obtain characterizations for P(S,(∞)) and T *2 (O). Using these sets we are now able to formulate a characterization for Q(4,q), q odd, by assuming local conditions in an antiregular point x of a generalized quadrangle of order s.
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De Soete, M., Thas, J.A. A characterization of the generalized quadrangle Q(4,q), q ODD. J Geom 28, 57–79 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01225927
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01225927