# Automorphisms with small centralizers in soluble groups

- Reference: `kourovka-21-65-automorphisms-with-small-centralizers-in-soluble-groups`
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- Record maturity: Reviewed problem

## Problem

Suppose that φ is an automorphism of a finite soluble group G. Must G contain a subgroup of index bounded in terms of |φ| and |CG (φ)| whose Fitting height is bounded (a) in terms of |φ|? (b) or even in terms of the composition length of ⟨φ⟩? An affirmative answer to part (b) is known when |φ| is a prime power (B. Hartley- V. Turau), or when (|G|, |φ|) = 1 (A. Turull, B. Hartley-I. M. Isaacs). Also cf. 19.43. This is Kourovka Notebook Problem \(21.65\).

## Status

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## Work

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## References

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