The torsion index of $E_8$ and other groups
Totaro, Burt
Duke Math. J., Tome 126 (2005) no. 1, p. 219-248 / Harvested from Project Euclid
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We compute Grothendieck's torsion index of a compact Lie group for all simply connected groups and all groups of adjoint type. In particular, the torsion index of the group $E_8$ is $2^6\cdot3^2\cdot 5$ .
Publié le : 2005-08-15
Classification:  57T10 
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Totaro, Burt. The torsion index of $E_8$ and other groups. Duke Math. J., Tome 126 (2005) no. 1, pp.  219-248. http://gdmltest.u-ga.fr/item/1127831438/