Involution generators of the big mapping class group


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ALTUNÖZ T., PAMUK M., Ylldlz O.

Journal of Topology and Analysis, pp.1-18, 2024 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Publication Date: 2024
  • Doi Number: 10.1142/s1793525324500171
  • Journal Name: Journal of Topology and Analysis
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, MathSciNet, zbMATH
  • Page Numbers: pp.1-18
  • Keywords: Big mapping class groups, generating sets, infinite surfaces, involutions
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Let S = S(n) denote the infinite-type surface with n ends, n ? N, accumulated by genus. For n = 6, we show that the mapping class group of S is topologically generated by five involutions. When n = 3, it is topologically generated by six involutions.