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A geometric construction of the Steiner system \(S(5,8,24)\). (English) Zbl 0873.05018

Summary: The Steiner system \(S(5,8,24)\) is constructed from the geometry of \(\text{PG}(3,2)\).

MSC:

05B07 Triple systems

Keywords:

Steiner system
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