On standard subgroups of type ²𝐸₆(2)

Stroth, G.

doi:10.1090/S0002-9939-1981-0597641-6

On standard subgroups of type $^{2}E_{6}(2)$
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Abstract:

The purpose of this paper is to close one of the last gaps in the classification of finite simple groups containing a standard subgroup. We prove that a simple group containing a standard subgroup of type ${}^2{E_6}(2)$ has to be isomorphic to ${F_2}$, the baby monster.

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