Let $X$ be a smooth, projective variety over a field $K$ of characteristic $0$ (not necessarily algebraically closed) and $L$ an invertible sheaf on $X_{\bar{K}}=X \times_K \mbox{Spec}(\bar{K})$, where $\bar{K}$ is the algebraic closure of $K$. Does there exist a finite field extension $K'$ of $K$ and an invertible sheaf $L'$ on $X_{K'}:=X \times_K \mbox{Spec}(K')$ such that $L' \otimes_{K'} \bar{K} \cong L$ (in other words, the base change of $L'$ to $X_{\bar{K}}$ is $L$)? If so, is this true if $K$ is a perfect field of characteristic $p>0$. Any reference/hint is most welcome.
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4$\begingroup$ The reference is EGA IV, $\S8$ (especially section 8.5, especially Theorem 8.5.2). Perfectness of $K$ and smoothness of $X$ are irrelevant. $\endgroup$– Laurent Moret-BaillyCommented May 17, 2018 at 16:50
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$\begingroup$ @LaurentMoret-Bailly Thank you for the answer. $\endgroup$– JanaCommented May 18, 2018 at 6:04
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