K_g is not finitely generated
classification
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math.GR
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generatedfinitelygenusclassclosedcurvesdehngroup
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We prove that for any genus g>1, the subgroup K_g of the mapping class group of a closed genus g surface generated by Dehn twists about separating curves is not finitely generated.
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