What are some strategies for classifying p-groups?

In summary, the speaker is working on classifying groups of order less than or equal to 100. While Cauchy's Theorem and Sylow's Theorems can be used for most orders, it is not as straightforward for p-groups. The speaker specifically needs help classifying groups of order p4 and 2k where 5≤k≤6. They are looking for sources or assistance with these problems. The complexity increases due to identical copies and larger automorphism groups. An example for n=2^5 is provided.
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I am working on classifying all groups of order less than or equal to 100. For most orders, this is fairly straightforward, since we can just utilize Cauchy's Theorem/Sylow's Theorems to show that the group can be expressed as a semi-direct product and then find the desired automorphism.

However, for p-groups the same procedure doesn't really work. In particular, I need to tackle the following two cases:
  • Classify all groups of order p4 where p is a prime.
  • Classify all groups of order 2k where 5 ≤ k ≤ 6.
If anyone has any sources on these problems or knows how to tackle one them, the help is appreciated.

Thanks.
 
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1. What is the definition of a p-group?

A p-group is a finite group in which the order of every element is a power of a prime number p.

2. How do you classify p-groups?

P-groups can be classified based on their orders, which are powers of a prime number p. They can also be classified by their structure, such as abelian or non-abelian, or by their subgroups.

3. What is the significance of p-groups in mathematics?

P-groups have many applications in mathematics, particularly in group theory and algebra. They also have connections to other areas of math, such as number theory and geometry.

4. Can p-groups have non-trivial center?

Yes, p-groups can have a non-trivial center. In fact, all p-groups have at least one element in their center, which is the identity element.

5. How are p-groups related to the Sylow theorems?

P-groups are closely related to the Sylow theorems, which state that in a finite group, there exist subgroups whose orders are powers of a prime number p. This is important in the classification of p-groups.

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