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For which rings $R$ is $\mathrm{SL}_n(R)$ generated by transvections?

Let $R$ be a commutative ring $R$ with $1$, and $n \geq 2$ an integer. Under which conditions is the group $\operatorname{SL}_n(R)$ generated by transvections? (A transvection is a matrix with $1$ e …
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For which rings $R$ is $\mathrm{SL}_n(R)$ generated by transvections?

I'm answering my own question based on the excellent reference given by Max and the additional comments of Jim Humphreys. There is nothing new in my answer, but I think it's useful to close the questi …
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