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Geometries in finite projective spaces : Recent results

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Combinatorial Mathematics X

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We survey recent results on the embedding of generalized quadrangles, partial geometries, semi partial geometries, and (0,α)-geometries in the finite projective space PG(n,q).

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Thas, J.A. (1983). Geometries in finite projective spaces : Recent results. In: Casse, L.R.A. (eds) Combinatorial Mathematics X. Lecture Notes in Mathematics, vol 1036. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0071511

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