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Generators of the mapping class group of a nonorientable punctured surface

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Let [Formula: see text] denote the mapping class group of a nonorientable surface of genus [Formula: see text] with [Formula: see text] punctures. For [Formula: see text], we show that [Formula: see text] can be generated by five elements or by six involutions.

Source: Journal of Knot Theory and Its Ramifications

DOI: 10.1142/s0218216525500221

Authors: Tüli̇n Altunöz, Mehmetci̇k Pamuk, Oğuz Yıldız

Institutions: Başkent University, Middle East Technical University

Language: English

Topic: Geometric and Algebraic Topology

Subfield: Geometry and Topology

Field: Mathematics

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştırma Kurumu

Award: Gönderim Sınıfı Gruplarında Üreteç Kümeleri