On the set of critical exponents of discrete groups acting on regular trees

Abstract

We study the set of critical exponents of discrete groups acting on regular trees. We prove that for every real number $\delta$ between $0$ and $\frac{1}{2}\log q$, there is a discrete subgroup $\Gamma$ acting without inversion on a $(q+1)$-regular tree whose critical exponent is equal to $\delta$. Explicit construction of edge-indexed graphs corresponding to a quotient graph of groups are given.