A short solution of Markov’s problem on connected group topologies

Remus, Dieter

doi:10.1090/S0002-9939-1990-1028293-4

A short solution of Markov’s problem on connected group topologies
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Abstract:

In 1945 A. A. Markov posed a problem concerning the existence of connected group topologies that was recently solved by V. G. Pestov. In this note, a short and independent solution is given.

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