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Stanley–Reisner resolution of constant weight linear codes

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Given a constant weight linear code, we investigate its weight hierarchy and the Stanley–Reisner resolution of its associated matroid regarded as a simplicial complex. We also exhibit conditions on the higher weights sufficient to conclude that the code is of constant weight.

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  1. Institute of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Tromsø, 9037, Tromsø, Norway

    Trygve Johnsen & Hugues Verdure

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Johnsen, T., Verdure, H. Stanley–Reisner resolution of constant weight linear codes. Des. Codes Cryptogr. 72, 471–481 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10623-012-9767-2

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