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Square roots in finite full transformation semigroups

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 May 2009

Mary Snowden  and
J. M. Howie
Mary Snowden
Affiliation:
Four Peaks, Clayton Road, Mold, Clwyd Wales
J. M. Howie
Affiliation:
Mathematical Institute, University of St Andrews
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Let X be a finite set and let (X) be the full transformation semigroup on X, i.e. the set of all mappings from X into X, the semigroup operation being composition of mappings. This paper aims to characterize those elements of (X) which have square roots. An easily verifiable necessary condition, that of being quasi-square, is found in Theorem 2, and in Theorems 4 and 5 we find necessary and sufficient conditions for certain special elements of (X). The property of being compatibly amenable is shown in Theorem 7 to be equivalent for all elements of (X) to the possession of a square root.

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Research Article
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Glasgow Mathematical Journal , Volume 23 , Issue 2 , July 1982 , pp. 137 - 149
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Copyright © Glasgow Mathematical Journal Trust 1982

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