
Let \(\mathcal S\) be a thick generalized quadrangle and let \(G\) be a group of automorphisms of \(\mathcal S\). If \(G\) acts transitively on the set of non- degenerate ordered pentagons, then \(\mathcal S\) is one of the classical generalized quadrangles \(W(q)\), \(Q(4,q)\), \(Q(5,q)\) or \(H(3,q^ 2)\). The possibilities for \(G\) in each case are determined. We do not use the classification of the finite simple groups (from which this result also follows).
generalized polygons, Finite automorphism groups of algebraic, geometric, or combinatorial structures, generalized quadrangle, Generalized quadrangles and generalized polygons in finite geometry
generalized polygons, Finite automorphism groups of algebraic, geometric, or combinatorial structures, generalized quadrangle, Generalized quadrangles and generalized polygons in finite geometry
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