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Generalization of Koszul cohomology for wedge product with a fixed q-form: literature and references?
Let $A$ be a commutative ring. For an odd positive integer $q$ and an integer $p$ in the range $1 \leq p \leq q$, consider the cochain complex:
$0 \to \Lambda^p(A^N) \to \Lambda^{p+q}(A^N) \to \cdots \...
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Theorems related to Chevalley's theorem
Recently I have read Chevalley's theorem of a complete local ring which basically says that if $(R,\mathfrak{m})$ is a complete local ring and if $\{b_n\}$ be a sequence of ideals such that $b_n \...
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Picard group of almost module category
I am very new to the world of almost mathematics and I am curious about the following:
Fix an almost mathematics situation $(R,I)$ throughout. Very generally, the almost module category comes with a ...
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Is the derived support $\{x\in X\:|\: \mathsf{L}x^* M\neq 0\}$ closed?
Let $X$ be a scheme and consider an object $M$ of its derived category $\mathsf{D}_\text{qc}(X)$, defined as the full subcategory of $\mathsf{D}(\textsf{Mod}(\mathcal{O}_X))$ consisting of the ...
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when tensor complex resolves S/I+J?
Assume that $I\subset k[x_1,\ldots,x_n]$ and $J\subset k[y_1,\ldots,y_m]$ are monomial ideals in different rings, and the minimal free resolution of $S/I$ and $S/J$, say $F_\cdot$ and $G_\cdot$, are ...
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A ring such that all projectives are stably free but not all projectives are free?
This question is motivated by this recent question. Suppose $R$ is commutative, Noetherian ring and $M$ a finitely generated $R$-module. Let $FD(M)$ and $PD(M)$ be the shortest length of free and ...
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The Krull dimension of the tensor product of rings
The Krull dimension of a ring $R$ is defined as the length of the longest chain of prime ideals in it. Let $R_i$, for $i\in\mathbb{N}$ denote a sequence of commutative Noetherian rings of Krull ...
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A question concerning cancellation of ideals
I am working on a number theory project, and at one stage, I encounter a commutative algebra problem. Vaguely speaking, my hope is to show that two ideals are equal. Now I shall explain the data I am ...
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Kunneth formula for hypercohomology
Let $A_{\bullet}$ and $B_{\bullet}$ be two bounded complexes of sheaves over a variety $X$. Is there a Kunneth-like formula for the hypercohomology of the tensor product $A_{\bullet}\otimes B_{\bullet}...
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Regular ring is smooth when the field is perfect
Take $A$ a (not necessarily local) commutative algebra over a field $k$ which is essentially of finite type (i.e. a localization of a finitely generated algebra). In simple words, I just want to know ...
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Example of a periodic free resolution over a hypersurface
I'm reading "HOMOLOGICAL ALGEBRA ON A COMPLETE INTERSECTION,
WITH AN APPLICATION TO GROUP REPRESENTATIONS" by David Eisenbud
I'm wondering what would be a nice example illustrating Theorem 6....
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On the generalization of a Cech-to-sheaf type spectral sequence
Let $(X,O_{X})$ be a ringed space and $\mathcal{F^{\bullet}}$ be a bounded below complex of $O_{X}$-modules on $(X,O_{X})$. On [Stacks Project 20.25.1][1] it is shown that there is a weakly convergent ...
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Surjectivity of natural map of rings
$\DeclareMathOperator\Hom{Hom}$Let $A$ be an integral domain and $P$ be a prime ideal in $A$. We denote $B=A/P$ then is the following natural map
$$\Hom_A(P,A)\otimes_A B\to \Hom_A(P,B)$$ surjective?
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Localization of a ring and the Hom functor
Let $R=\mathbb{Z}[x,x^{-1}]$ be the ring of Laurent polynomials in $x$, $\mathfrak{p}=(1-x)$ be an ideal in $R$ and $R_\mathfrak{p}$ be the localization. I want to know what $\text{Hom}_R(R_\mathfrak{...
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Transition maps in trivial direct limit
If $\{X_i, i\in I\}$ is a directed system of abelian groups such that we have
$$\varinjlim_{i\in I}X_i = 0$$
is it true that for every $i$ and large enough $j\ge i$ the transition map $f_{i,j} : X_i\...
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Vanishing of $\operatorname{Ext}_R(\operatorname{Tr} M,N)$ and freeness criteria
$\DeclareMathOperator\Ext{Ext}\DeclareMathOperator\Tr{Tr}\DeclareMathOperator\coker{coker}\DeclareMathOperator\Hom{Hom}\DeclareMathOperator\Tor{Tor}$I am investigating the interplay between freeness ...
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K-projectivity for rings of finite homological dimension
Let $R$ be a Noetherian commutative ring. A complex of $R$-modules $P^{\bullet}$ is K-projective if for any acyclic complex $A^{\bullet}$, the complex of abelian groups $ Hom(P^{\bullet}, A^{\bullet})$...
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de Rham cohomology of a specific ring
I'm running into a certain algebraic de Rham cohomology computation I could use some help with. Specifically, what is the algebraic de Rham cohomology of:
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\mathbb{C}[x_1,\dots,x_n,y_1,\dots,y_n,(r^...
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Lifting of flat lci maps
Suppose $R$ is a Noetherian ring and $I$ a nontrivial ideal of $R$, and $A_0\to B_0$ a finite faithfully flat lci map of smooth $R_0 := R/I$-algebras.
We fix a smooth $R$-algebra $A$ lifting $A_0$ and ...
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Quotients of Gorenstein rings
Let $R$ be a reduced Noetherian ring. Assume $R$ is quasi-excellent and Cohen-Macaulay.
Is $R$ the quotient of a Gorenstein ring?
If the answer is yes, then $R$ has a dualizing complex. The question ...
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On universally closed morphisms of reduced schemes
In this question I'd like to examine some properties of universally closed morphisms.
The question is self-contained. It can also be seen as a follow-up to this question.
Let $R$ be a discrete ...
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Detecting closed immersions on fibers
Let $R$ be a dvr and $f : X\to S$ a universally closed morphism of $R$-schemes.
Assume $X$ and $S$ are $R$-flat and universally closed.
If the special fiber of $X\to S$ is a closed immersion, is $X\...
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periodic cyclic homology and tilting in the sense of Scholze
Suppose $R$ is a perfectoid ring in mixed characteristic, and $R'$ its characteristic-$p$ tilt. Scholze's results on tilting say that the étale theories over $R$ and $R'$ are equivalent in an almost ...
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Characterization of projective modules in terms of Ext groups
This is from Hartshrone exercise 6.6 part (a).
Let $A$ be a regular local ring and $M$ be a finitely generated $A$-module, prove the following
$M$ is projective $\iff$ $\operatorname{Ext}^{i}(M,A)=\{...
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Explanation for devissage argument
Let $K$ be a local field of characteristic $0$ with the ring of integers $\mathcal{O}_K$ and uniformizer $\pi$. Let $k$ be the residue field of $K$ with $\text{card}(k)=q$. Let $\mathcal{O}_\mathcal{E}...
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Yoneda extension and splittings
Let $X$ be a non-singular algebraic variety and $F$ be a coherent sheaf defined over $X$. Suppose that we have a locally free resolution
$$0 \to L_n \xrightarrow{f_n} L_{n-1} \to ... \to L_0 \to F \to ...
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Tor functor and invertible elements
Let $A$ be a commutative ring, $a \subset A$ be an ideal. For $A$-module $M$ let $S \subset A$ be the set of elements, which are invertible in $M$, so $M$ is actually a $S^{-1}A$-module. It is not ...
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Applications of Jordan-Holder theorem in an abelian category
The Jordan-Holder theorem says that any chain of subobjects of a finite length object can be refined to a composition series, and that any composition series has the same length.
This theorem holds ...
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Is there a slick proof of the fundamental theorem of dimension theory?
The fundamental theorem of dimension theory in commutative algebra states that given a module $M$ over a noetherian local ring $A$, we have $s(M)=\text{dim}(M)=d(M)$ (where $s(M)$ is the infimum of ...
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Boundness of torsion in $R^i\pi_*\mathcal F$ for a smooth $\pi:X\rightarrow S$
Let $\pi:X\rightarrow S$ be a smooth scheme over $S$ and let's assume for simplicity that $S=\mathrm{Spec} R$ is affine, Noetherian and regular. Let $\mathcal F$ be a coherent sheaf on $X$ and let's ...
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Smallest non-vanishing index of Local-Cohomology and Ext functor, as in the definition of depth, for not necessarily affine schemes
Let $(Z,\mathcal O_Z)$ be a closed subscheme of a Noetherian scheme $(X,\mathcal O_X)$. Then there is an ideal sheaf $\mathcal J$ on $X$ such that $i_*(\mathcal O_Z) \cong \mathcal O_X/\mathcal J$ , ...
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On the definition of regular (non-noetherian, commutative) rings
All rings are commutative with unit. A ring $R$ is called regular if it satisfies
(Reg) Every finitely generated ideal of $R$ has finite projective dimension.
Clearly this gives the usual ...
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commutative ring satisfying descending chain condition on radical ideals
Let $R$ be a commutative ring with unity which satisfies d.c.c. on radical ideals. then does $R$ satisfy a.c.c. on radical ideals ? If this is not true in general, then what happens if we also assume $...
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Koszul-Tate Resolution for Subvarieties of $\mathbb P^n$
All varieties appearing below are assumed smooth projective over $\mathbb C$ and all vector bundles, sections etc are assumed to be algebraic/holomorphic. We use the word resolution to mean quasi-...
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Is the sheaf of smooth functions flat?
Let $X$ be a smooth algebraic variety over $\mathbb{C}$. Is the sheaf of smooth functions on $X$ flat as an $\mathcal{O}_X$ module?
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Valuation ring satisfying either a.c.c. or d.c.c. on prime ideals
If a commutative ring with unity has finite Krull dimension, then it satisfies a.c.c. and d.c.c. on prime ideals. The converse is not true in general, as can be seen from here An infinite dimensional ...
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If a polynomial ring is a finite flat module over some subring, is that subring itself a polynomial ring?
A question motivated by If a polynomial ring is a free module over some subring, is that subring itself a polynomial ring? and If a polynomial ring is finite free over a subring, is the subring ...
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On finite dimensional commutative algebras and regular sequences
Let $\mathbb{C}[u]:= \mathbb{C}[u_1,...,u_n]$ the algebra of polynomial functions on $\mathbb{C}^n$. I consider two ideals $I$, and $J$, where $I$ is the ideal generated by the polynomials vanishing ...
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derived symmetric powers of an ideal
Let $R$ be the polynomial algebra in $n$ variables over a field $F$ of characteristic $0$. Let $m$ be the ideal of the origin: $m=(x_1,...,x_n)$.
We have a canonical map $Lsym^k(m)\to m^k$ from the ...
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On some finiteness properties of cohomological algebras of complex tori
Denote by $A := \mathbb{C}[u,u^{-1}]$, $u = (u_1,...,u_n)$, the algebra of polynomial functions on the complex torus $(\mathbb{C} \setminus \{ 0 \})^n$, which we consider as a $\mathbb{C}[u]$-module.
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Geometric interpretation of homological quantities in Artinian local Gorenstein algebras
By corollary 3.5. of http://www.ams.org/journals/tran/2012-364-09/S0002-9947-2012-05430-4/S0002-9947-2012-05430-4.pdf the classification of local artinian Gorenstein algebras (all algebras here are ...
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Support of cohomology of a dualizing complex
Let $A$ be a commutative noetherian local ring, and let $D$ be a dualizing complex over $A$. Let $i$ be the minimal integer such that $H^i(D) \ne 0$ (I am assuming cohomological grading, so the ...
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Proper mapping theorem
Let $Z\to X$ be a closed immersion of schemes. Assume $\mathcal{O}_Z$ and $\mathcal{O}_X$ both are coherent sheaves of $\mathcal{O}_Z$, resp. $\mathcal{O}_X$-modules.
In particular, the coherent ...
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A question on direct limits of rings, and descent of ideals
Motivated by an étale cohomology calculation I am going to do, here is a question that should have positive and not too hard answer.
Let $A$ be a ring, $A_0$ a ring such that $A_0$ is equipped with ...
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(geometric/intuitive) interpretation of ext
In my current work I have to deal a lot with ext-groups (of modules). I feel kind of familar with the formalism, but I don't have a feeling about the meaning of ext.
Is there a informal/intuitive ...
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Few commutative algebra questions
A few commutative algebra questions for which I have no reference
For $P$ = "catenarian", "coherent", " Jacobson":
1- is an arbitrary product of rings satisfying $P$, a ring satisfying $P$?
2- if a ...
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Reference request. The adjunction $\hom_{CDGA}(\Omega^\bullet(A),B^\bullet)\cong\hom_{CA}(A,B^0)$
We have the adjunction
$$\hom_{CDGA}(\Omega^\bullet(A),B^\bullet)\cong\hom_{CA}(A,B^0)$$
where $CDGA$ is the category of commutative diffferential graded algebras and $CA$ is the category of ...
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Local property of split exact sequence
In the module category of a ring $A$, is a short exact sequence split if and only if the localization of this sequence is split for every prime ideal?
Thanks!
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self-cogenerator rings
Let $\mathbb{U}$ be a non-empty set (class) of objects of a
category $C$. An object $B$ in $C$ is said to be cogenerated by
$\mathbb{U}$ or $\mathbb{U}$-cogenerated if, for every pair of
distinct ...
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The flat support of a module
Let $R$ be a Noetherian commutative ring and $M$ a finitely generated $R$-module.
What is known about the following subset of $ \mathrm {Spec}(R)$:
$$\mathrm{supp}_{fl}(M)=\{P\in \mathrm {Spec}...
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