Core of a partition (source code)

= Core of a partition
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= Cores of a partition
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= Partition core
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The $e$-core is obtained by repeatedly removing hooks of length $e$. On an $e$-runner abacus it is obtained by sliding every bead as high as possible, which proves independence of the order of removals.