inverse permutation

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inverse permutation

Let wSn be a permutation. Then, its inverse permutation is the inverse as a group element.

One way you can get it is by taking the 2-line notation, flipping the top and the bottom row, and then rearranging the terms so the top row is in order.
For example, suppose we have the permutation w=3,5,2,4,7,1,6. Then,

w1=(35247161234567)(12345676314275)