Enumerative Combinatorics
A cyclic group is a type of group in which every element can be expressed as a power of a single element known as the generator. This property makes cyclic groups simple yet powerful in group theory, leading to numerous applications in various areas like symmetry and combinatorial problems. In the context of group actions, cyclic groups play an essential role in simplifying calculations and understanding the structure of more complex groups.
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