Dehn twists about 11 curves generate the mapping class group Mod(S) of the given surface. For a closed surface S of genus g, Dehn twists about 3g-1 curves generate Mod(S).Sunday, September 28, 2008
Likorish Generators
Dehn twists about 11 curves generate the mapping class group Mod(S) of the given surface. For a closed surface S of genus g, Dehn twists about 3g-1 curves generate Mod(S).