Finite almost simple implies 3-generated

Definition

Suppose $G$ is a finite Almost simple group (?). Then, the Minimum size of generating set (?) for $G$ is at most $3$.

Related facts

• Finite minimal simple implies 2-generated
• Finite simple implies 2-generated
• Every finite group is generated by a solvable subgroup and one element
• Solvability is 2-local for finite groups

References

Journal references

• Generation of almost simple groups by Francesca Dalla Volta and Andrea Lucchini, Journal of Algebra, ISSN 00218693, Volume 178,Number 1, Page 194 - 223(Year 1995): ^{Official copyMore info}