Let p be a prime and let G be a subgroup of a Sylow pro-p subgroup of the group of automorphisms of the p-adic tree. We prove that if G is fractal and | G ′ : st G (1) ′ | = ∞, then the set L(G) of left Engel elements of G is trivial. This result applies to fractal nonabelian groups with torsion-free abelianization, for example the Basilica group, the Brunner–Sidki–Vieira group, and also to the GGS-group with constant defining vector. We further provide two examples showing that neither of the requirements | G ′ : st G (1) ′ | = ∞ and being fractal can be dropped.

Engel elements in some fractal groups

Fernandez-Alcober G. A.;GARRETA FONTELLES, ALBERT;NOCE, MARIALAURA
2019-01-01

Abstract

Let p be a prime and let G be a subgroup of a Sylow pro-p subgroup of the group of automorphisms of the p-adic tree. We prove that if G is fractal and | G ′ : st G (1) ′ | = ∞, then the set L(G) of left Engel elements of G is trivial. This result applies to fractal nonabelian groups with torsion-free abelianization, for example the Basilica group, the Brunner–Sidki–Vieira group, and also to the GGS-group with constant defining vector. We further provide two examples showing that neither of the requirements | G ′ : st G (1) ′ | = ∞ and being fractal can be dropped.
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