Actions of automorphism groups of free groups on homology spheres and acyclic manifolds

For n at least 3, let SAut(F_n) denote the unique subgroup of index two in the automorphism group of a free group. The standard linear action of SL(n,Z) on R^n induces non-trivial actions of SAut(F_n) on R^n and on S^{n-1}. We prove that SAut(F_n) admits no non-trivial actions by homeomorphisms on a...

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Autores principales: Bridson, M, Vogtmann, K
Formato: Journal article
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: 2008