The Equation Problem in finitely presented groups asks if there exists an algorithm which
determines in finite amount of time whether any given equation system has a solution or not.
We show that the Equation Problem in central extensions of hyperbolic groups is solvable.
History
Advisor
Groves, Daniel
Department
Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science
Degree Grantor
University of Illinois at Chicago
Degree Level
Doctoral
Committee Member
Culler, Marc
Furman, Alexander
Whyte, Kevin
Farb, Benson