two definition in automorphism of group

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Let $G$ be finite p-group and $\sigma \in Aut(G)$ (automorphism group). what does below symbols mean
1. $[G,\sigma]$ (commutator)
2. $C_G(\sigma)$ (centralizer)

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$[G,\sigma] = \langle g^{-1}\sigma(g) \mid g \in G \rangle$.

$C_G(\sigma) = \{ g \in G \mid \sigma(g)=g \}$ (which is a subgroup of $G$).