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Pattern recognition and minimal words in free groups of rank 2

  • Robert M. Haralick , Alexei D. Miasnikov and Alexei G. Myasnikov
Published/Copyright: November 18, 2005
Journal of Group Theory
From the journal Volume 8 Issue 4

Abstract

We describe a linear time probabilistic algorithm to recognize Whitehead minimal elements (elements of minimal length in their automorphic orbits) in free groups of rank 2. For a non-minimal element the algorithm gives an automorphism that is most likely to reduce the length of the element. This method is based on linear regression and pattern recognition techniques.

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Published Online: 2005-11-18
Published in Print: 2005-07-20

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