Tits group

proper noun

A finite simple group of order 2¹¹ · 3³ · 5² · 13 = 17,971,200. It is the only simple group that is a derivative of a group of Lie type that is not strictly a group of Lie type in any series due to exceptional isomorphism.

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Meanings

proper nounthe Tits group
  1. group theoryA finite simple group of order 2¹¹ · 3³ · 5² · 13 = 17,971,200. It is the only simple group that is a derivative of a group of Lie type that is not strictly a group of Lie type in any series due to exceptional isomorphism.

Origin

Named after Jacques Tits.

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