The structure of the Torelli group. I: A finite set of generators for \({\mathcal I}\)

DOI10.2307/2006977zbMath0549.57006OpenAlexW2327593609MaRDI QIDQ799979

Dennis L. Johnson

Publication date: 1983

Published in: Annals of Mathematics. Second Series (Search for Journal in Brave)

Full work available at URL: https://doi.org/10.2307/2006977

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mapping class groupTorelli groupTeichmüller modular groupcompact orientable surfaceDehn-twistsfinite set of generatorsopposite Dehn-twists

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