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Finite Subgroups of Arithmetic Lattices in U (2, 1)

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The principle result of this article is the determination of the possible finite subgroups of arithmetic lattices in U (2, 1).

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McReynolds, D.B. Finite Subgroups of Arithmetic Lattices in U (2, 1). Geom Dedicata 122, 135–144 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10711-006-9062-3

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