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).
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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).
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