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Infinite generation of automorphism groups

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  • Automorphism Group
  • Variety Versus
  • Polynomial Ring
  • Faithful Representation
  • Commutator Subgroup

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Bachmuth, S., Mochizuki, H.Y. (1989). Infinite generation of automorphism groups. In: Kim, A.C., Neumann, B.H. (eds) Groups — Korea 1988. Lecture Notes in Mathematics, vol 1398. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0086236

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