Classification of the binary self-dual [42,21,8] codes having an automorphism of order 3 (Q2370642)

This paper considers optimal binary self-dual \([42,21,8]\) codes. The focus is on the automorphisms of order 3 and the complete classification of \([42,21,8]\) self-dual codes having an automorphism of odd prime order has been provided. Codes with automorphisms of order 3 with 6 independent 3-cycles have already been classified earlier, and so the paper continues with the next possibilities for the number of cycles -- \(8\), \(10\), \(12\), and \(14\). For this, the authors apply the method developed by Huffman and Yorgov cited in the paper.