ISSN:
1573-7586
Keywords:
Ovoids
;
Flocks of Conics
;
Generalized Quadrangles
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Computer Science
,
Mathematics
Notes:
Abstract We show that if an ovoid of Q (4,q),q even, admits a flock of conics then that flock must be linear. It follows that an ovoid of PG (3,q),q even, which admits a flock of conics must be an elliptic quadric. This latter result is used to give a characterisation of the classical example Q -(5,q) among the generalized quadrangles T 3( $$O$$ ), where $$O$$ is an ovoid of PG (3q) and q is even, in terms of the geometric configuration of the centres of certain triads.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1008376900914
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