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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 931-949 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | Journal of group theory |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Early online date | 11 May 2023 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2023 |
Abstract
Let N be a normal subgroup of a finite group G. Let N ≤ H ≤ G such that N has a complement in H and (|N|, |G: H|) = 1. If N is abelian, a theorem of Gaschütz asserts that N has a complement in G as well. Brandis has asked whether the commutativity of N can be replaced by some weaker property. We prove that N has a complement in G whenever all Sylow subgroups of N are abelian. On the other hand, we construct counterexamples if Z (N) ∩ N ′ ≠ 1. For metabelian groups N, the condition Z (N) ≠ N ′ = 1 implies the existence of complements. Finally, if N is perfect and centerless, then Gaschütz' theorem holds for N if and only if Inn (N) has a complement in Aut (N).
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- Algebra and Number Theory
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In: Journal of group theory, Vol. 26, No. 5, 01.09.2023, p. 931-949.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - On the converse of Gaschütz' complement theorem
AU - Sambale, Benjamin
N1 - Funding statement: The work is supported by the German Research Foundation (SA 2864/1-2 and SA 2864/4-1).
PY - 2023/9/1
Y1 - 2023/9/1
N2 - Let N be a normal subgroup of a finite group G. Let N ≤ H ≤ G such that N has a complement in H and (|N|, |G: H|) = 1. If N is abelian, a theorem of Gaschütz asserts that N has a complement in G as well. Brandis has asked whether the commutativity of N can be replaced by some weaker property. We prove that N has a complement in G whenever all Sylow subgroups of N are abelian. On the other hand, we construct counterexamples if Z (N) ∩ N ′ ≠ 1. For metabelian groups N, the condition Z (N) ≠ N ′ = 1 implies the existence of complements. Finally, if N is perfect and centerless, then Gaschütz' theorem holds for N if and only if Inn (N) has a complement in Aut (N).
AB - Let N be a normal subgroup of a finite group G. Let N ≤ H ≤ G such that N has a complement in H and (|N|, |G: H|) = 1. If N is abelian, a theorem of Gaschütz asserts that N has a complement in G as well. Brandis has asked whether the commutativity of N can be replaced by some weaker property. We prove that N has a complement in G whenever all Sylow subgroups of N are abelian. On the other hand, we construct counterexamples if Z (N) ∩ N ′ ≠ 1. For metabelian groups N, the condition Z (N) ≠ N ′ = 1 implies the existence of complements. Finally, if N is perfect and centerless, then Gaschütz' theorem holds for N if and only if Inn (N) has a complement in Aut (N).
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U2 - 10.48550/arXiv.2303.00254
DO - 10.48550/arXiv.2303.00254
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JO - Journal of group theory
JF - Journal of group theory
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