Finite quotients of rings and applications to subgroup separability of linear groups

Hamilton, Emily

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Finite quotients of rings and applications to subgroup separability of linear groups
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Abstract:

In this paper we apply results from algebraic number theory to subgroup separability of linear groups. We then state applications to subgroup separability of free products with amalgamation of hyperbolic $3$-manifold groups.

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