On a conjecture of G. E. Wall. (Q2466501)
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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 5226986
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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 5226986 |
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On a conjecture of G. E. Wall. (English)
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15 January 2008
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Let \(\max(G)\) denote the number of maximal proper subgroups of a finite group \(G\). \textit{G. E. Wall} [in J. Aust. Math. Soc. 2, 35-59 (1961; Zbl 0121.27302)] proved that \(\max(G)\leq|G|\) holds for a solvable group \(G\) and conjectured that the inequality holds for any finite group \(G\). In the paper under review the authors establish new bounds on \(\max(G)\) for almost simple groups as well as the general linear groups.
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numbers of maximal subgroups
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finite groups
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finite simple groups
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