On extensions of subshifts by finite groups

Abstract

$\lambda$-graph systems are labeled Bratteli diagram with shift operations. They present subshifts. Their matrix presentations are called symbolic matrix systems. We define skew products of $\lambda$-graph systems and study extensions of subshifts by finite groups. We prove that two canonical symbolic matrix systems are $G$-strong shift equivalent if and only if their presented subshifts are $G$-conjugate. $G$-equivalent classes of subshifts are classified by the cohomology classes of their associated skewing functions.