Abstract
Let G be a transitive permutation group on a finite set Ω of size at least 2. An element of G is a derangement if it has no fixed points on Ω. Let r be a prime divisor of |Ω|. We say that G is r-elusive if it does not contain a derangement of order r, and strongly r- elusive if it does not contain one of r-power order. In this note we determine the r-elusive and strongly r-elusive primitive actions of almost simple groups with socle an alternating or sporadic group.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 158-178 |
Number of pages | 21 |
Journal | Journal of Algebra |
Volume | 341 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |