A characterization of the classical generalized quadrangle \(\mathcal Q(5,q)\) and the nonexistence of certain near polygons

DOI10.1016/S0097-3165(03)00074-8zbMath1029.51010MaRDI QIDQ1399911

Koen Thas

Publication date: 30 July 2003

Published in: Journal of Combinatorial Theory. Series A (Search for Journal in Brave)

zbMATH Keywords

elation generalized quadranglespread of symmetry

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Generalized quadrangles and generalized polygons in finite geometry (51E12)

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Determination of generalized quadrangles with distinct elation points

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