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edited Dec 9, 2009 at 3:15

The notation $\mathcal{F}$ is often used to denotefor sheaves because ofcomes from the French word "faisceau" meaning "bundle".

Also "gerbe" means "sheaf" in French.

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created Dec 9, 2009 at 3:09

$\mathcal{F}$ is often used to denote sheaves because of the French word "faisceau" meaning "bundle".