When are two elements of \(GL(2,\mathbb{Z}{})\) similar? (Q1177253)

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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 20137
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    When are two elements of \(GL(2,\mathbb{Z}{})\) similar?
    scientific article; zbMATH DE number 20137

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      When are two elements of \(GL(2,\mathbb{Z}{})\) similar? (English)
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      26 June 1992
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      The authors outline an algorithm for determining when a pair of matrices in \(GL(2,\mathbb{Z})\) are conjugate. Their algorithm is based on the fact that \(PSL(2,\mathbb{Z})\) is the free product of a pair of cyclic groups, one of order 2 and the other of order 3.
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      conjugacy
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      modular group
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      algorithm
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      pair of matrices
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      free product
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