Characterization conjecture for finite abelian groups by sets of lengths

Let GG be a finite abelian group, and let D(G)\mathsf D(G) denote its Davenport constant. Let L(G)\mathcal L(G) denote the system of sets of lengths associated with GG. For an abelian group GG', assume that

L(G)=L(G).\mathcal L(G)=\mathcal L(G').

Characterization conjecture. If D(G)4\mathsf D(G)\geq 4, then GG and GG' are isomorphic.

This conjecture asserts that the system of sets of lengths determines every finite abelian group whose Davenport constant is at least 44, answering the Characterization Problem affirmatively in that range. The supplied text does not establish the conjecture in full, so its resolution remains open.

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Primary source

Alfred Geroldinger, “Sets of Lengths”, arXiv:1509.07462 (2016).

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