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A group in which for every two elements there is an integer such that , where is separated times and is the commutator of and . If this number can be chosen independently of and , then is called an Engel group of finite class . The class of Engel groups contains that of locally nilpotent groups, but does not coincide with it. Every nilpotent group of class is an Engel group of the same class. Engel groups of class 2 are nilpotent of class at most 3.

They are named after F. Engel.

References

[1] A.G. Kurosh, "The theory of groups" , 1–2 , Chelsea (1955–1956) (Translated from Russian)


Comments

A finite Engel group is nilpotent (cf. Nilpotent group).

References

[a1] D.J.S. Robinson, "A course in the theory of groups" , Springer (1982)
[a2] B. Huppert, "Finite groups" , 3 , Springer (1982)
How to Cite This Entry:
Engel group. Encyclopedia of Mathematics. URL: http://encyclopediaofmath.org/index.php?title=Engel_group&oldid=31929
This article was adapted from an original article by N.N. Vil'yams (originator), which appeared in Encyclopedia of Mathematics - ISBN 1402006098. See original article