Subnormal depth

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Definition

The subnormal depth (also sometimes called the defect or subnormal defect) of a subnormal subgroup in a group is defined in the following equivalent ways:

  • It is the smallest for which there exists an ascending chain of subgroups where each is normal in .
  • Consider the sequence , is the normal closure of in . The subnormal depth is the smallest for which .
  • Consider the sequence where and . The subnormal depth is the smallest for which .

We typically say that a subgroup has subnormal depth if its subnormal depth is less than or equal to . A subgroup of subnormal depth (less than or equal to) is termed a -subnormal subgroup.

Equivalence of definitions

Further information: Equivalence of definitions of subnormal subgroup

Particular cases

  • A subgroup has subnormal depth if and only if it is the whole group.
  • A subgroup has subnormal depth (less than or equal to) if and only if it is a normal subgroup.
  • A subgroup has subnormal depth (less than or equal to) if and only if it is a 2-subnormal subgroup.
  • A subgroup has subnormal depth (less than or equal to) if and only if it is a 3-subnormal subgroup.
  • A subgroup has subnormal depth (less than or equal to) if and only if it is a 4-subnormal subgroup.