Questions tagged [ac.commutative-algebra]
Commutative rings, modules, ideals, homological algebra, computational aspects, invariant theory, connections to algebraic geometry and combinatorics.
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$k(F_i)_{i=1}^{n}=k(G_j)_{j=1}^{m}$ iff there exist $a_i,b_j \in k$ such that $\langle F_i-a_i \rangle_{i=1}^{n} = \langle G_j-b_j \rangle_{j=1}^{m}$
Let $k$ be an algebraically closed field of characteristic zero, for example $k=\mathbb{C}$ and let $F_1,\ldots,F_n,G_1,\ldots,G_m \in \mathbb{C}[x,y]$, $n,m \in \mathbb{N}-\{0\}$.
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$\mathbb{C}(...
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On certain definition of arithmetical ring
The definition of an arithmetical ring states that
A ring $R$ is arithmetical if the ideal lattice is distributive or equivalently $R$ is locally a valuation ring.
I was reading a paper where ...
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Finite subschemes of projective bundles
$\DeclareMathOperator\Spec{Spec}\DeclareMathOperator\Proj{\mathbf{Proj}}$Let $S$ be a Noetherian scheme and $X$ finite $S$-scheme. The finite morphism $X \to S$ is projective in the sense of the ...
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Singularity category of a hypersurface associated to $M_{11}$
For reasons to do with classifying spaces of finite groups, I have the following algebra. Let $k$ be a field of characteristic two, and let $R = k[x,y,z]/(x^2 y + z^2)$, as a graded $k$-algebra with $|...
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Algebraic power series of finite order
Apologies if the question is too elementary/something well-known.
I believe it is a well-known fact that the rational formal power series $F(z)=\frac{P(z)}{Q(z)}$ which have finite order under ...
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Tensor product of finite type UFD algebras over an algebraically closed field is again UFD?
Let $K$ be an algebraically closed field, $A$ and $B$ two finite type $K$-algebras which are assumed to be UFD. Is $A \otimes_K B$ again a UFD?
This question has been already asked here and here, but ...
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Tensor product and homomorphism
Let $A$ be a commutative ring, and $M$ be an $A$-module, and $M^*$ be $\mathrm{Hom}_A(M,A)$. Let $f$ be the map from $M \otimes_A M^*$ to $\mathrm{Hom}_A(M,M)$, such that, for all $x=\sum_i a_i \...
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Normal forms of ADE singularities
Given a surface $X:f(x,y,z)=0\subset \mathbb{A}^{3}_{\mathbb{C}}$ with only ADE singularities, how does one determine the correct singularity type of $X$ by computing the normal forms?
Does a similar ...
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Is this exact sequence known?
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Cohen-Macaulay fiber products
Let $R$ be a regular local ring, $X$ and $Y$ smooth $R$-schemes, $T\to Y$ a regular closed immersion over $R$ with $T$ smooth over $R$, and $f: X\to Y$ an $R$-morphism.
Is the fiber product scheme $...
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Example of a certain type of Cohen-Macaulay ring
Let $k$ be a perfect field. I am looking for a $k$-algebra $R$ with the following properties.
$R$ is of finite type over $k$ and is a domain;
for all ${\mathfrak p}\in{\rm Spec}(R)$, the local ring $...
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Can you constructively prove a univariate polynomial algebra over a Jacobson ring is itself Jacobson?
Recall the Jacobson radical of a commutative ring $\mathrm J(A)=\lbrace a\in A\mid \forall b\in A:1-ba\in A^\times\rbrace$. The Jacobson radical of a quotient by an ideal $I\vartriangleleft A$ is ...
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Absolute integral closure of local UFD
Let $R$ be a Nagata Noetherian local UFD, and $K$ be its fraction field. I wonder if its absolute integral closure $R^+$, which is the integral closure of $R$ in $K^\text{sep}$, is flat over $R$. Let $...
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Pure-dimensional intersection of smooth varieties
Let $X\subset \mathbb{P}^n$ be a complex smooth projective variety of degree $d$ and dimension $m$, such that $X$ is not contained in any projective subspace of $\mathbb{P}^n$. Let $P\subset \mathbb{P}...
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Is a variety always contained in a hypersurface of smaller or equal degree?
(a) Let $V\subset \mathbb{A}^n$ be an affine variety (not necessarily irreducible). Write $\deg(V)$ for the sum of the degrees of its irreducible components. Must there be a hypersurface $W\subset \...
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Property of a commutative ring that is determined by the prime ideals of the ring
Robert Gilmer, in his paper "Commutative rings in which each prime ideal is principal", says:
Some well known theorems indicate that certain ideal-theoretic structure properties of a ...
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Koszul algebras among finite dimensional commutative algebras
Given a local commutative artinian algebra $A$ of the form $K[x_1,...,x_n]/I$ with quadratic ideal $I$ and $K$ a field.
Question 1: Is there a computer algebra system that can check whether such an ...
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If $A$, $B$ are abelian groups such that $\mathrm{Hom}(A, G) \cong \mathrm{Hom}(B, G)$ for all abelian groups $G$, must $A$ and $B$ be isomorphic?
$\DeclareMathOperator\Hom{Hom}$The question is in the title. If the isomorphism $\Hom(A, G) \cong \Hom(B, G)$ is natural in $G$ then this is just the Yoneda Lemma. If $A$ and $B$ are finitely ...
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Determining when quotient of a polynomial ring is a Gorenstein ring
I would like to be able to look at the ring $R=\mathbb{Z}[x_1,x_2,\ldots,x_n]/\mathcal{I},$ where $\mathcal{I}$ is generated by a finite number of monomials and say whether $R$ is a Gorenstein ring. ...
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Invariant polynomials under a non-standard group action
There is a whole theory of finding the invariant polynomials for matrix groups $\Gamma$ acting on the polynomial ring $\mathbb{C}[x_1,\ldots,x_n]$. I would be interested in finding invariant ...
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Flat scheme-theoretic closure
Suppose $R$ is a discrete valuation ring with fraction field $K$. Let $X\subset \mathbf{P}^n_{C_K}$ be a closed subscheme, flat over $C_K$, a smooth projective curve over $K$.
Let $C_R$ be a flat ...
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A question about mapping cone and resolutions
I am studying this papper
https://projecteuclid.org/journals/illinois-journal-of-mathematics/volume-44/issue-3/Betti-numbers-of-almost-complete-intersections/10.1215/ijm/1256060413.full
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Does every map from a noetherian ring to a valuation ring factor through a DVR?
Let R be a noetherian ring and V a valuation ring with maximal ideal $\mathfrak{m}_V$. Does every morphism of rings $\varphi: R \rightarrow V$ factor through a discrete valuation ring?
One may ...
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Are algebras of smooth functions formally smooth?
Let $M$ be a manifold. Then is the ring of smooth functions $C^\infty(M,\mathbb{R})$ formally smooth over $\mathbb{R}$?
If it helps, feel free to assume that $M$ is compact.
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Projective dimension and certain subideals
My question is related to this one. I thought mine could be very elementary but I'm not sure how to look into it.
Let $J$ be an ideal of $R=k[\mathbf{x}]$ where $\mathbf{x}=\{x_1,\dots,x_n\}$. Let $\{...
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On actions of finite groups on adic spaces
Let $K$ be an algebraically closed complete non-archimedean field and consider the unit ball $\mathbb{B}^{1}_{K}=Sp(K\langle t\rangle)$. We have an action of $\mathbb{Z}/2\mathbb{Z}$ on $\mathbb{B}^{1}...
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Multivariable Weierstrass preparation theorem
The Weierstrass preparation theorem for formal power series says the following:
Let $f(T) \in \mathbf{Z}_p [[ T ]]$ be a formal power series. Then we can write $f(T) = p^{\mu} \cdot u(T) \cdot g(T)$, ...
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Triviality of vector bundles on affine open subsets of affine space
Let $k$ be a field. By the Quillen-Suslin theorem, all vector bundles on $\mathbb{A}^n_k$ are trivial for all $n \geq 0$. If $U \subset \mathbb{A}^n_k$ is an affine open subset, then vector bundles ...
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Are finite projective modules over $R[t]$ free when $R$ is DVR?
Let $R$ be a discrete valuation ring (DVR) and let $M$ be a projective module of finite type over the polynomial ring $R[t]$. Is $M$ free over $R[t]$?
As far as I understand, this should be a ...
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What are the epis, monos, and extensions in the Freyd Envelope of a triangulated category?
Let $\mathcal T$ be a triangulated category (or homotopy category of a stable $\infty$-category).
Recall that the Freyd envelope of $\mathcal T$ is an abelian category $\mathcal A$ which is ...
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Confusion regarding change of variable and irreducibility
Let $\mathbb{K}$ be an algebraically closed field of characteristics zero. Let $X$ be an irreducible affine variety, with a rational action of a linearly reductive algebraic group $G$. Also, assume ...
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On "minimal presentation" of local rings essentially of finite type over a field
Let $k$ be a field of characteristic $0$. Let $(R,\mathfrak m)$ be a local ring essentially of finite type over $k$ (https://stacks.math.columbia.edu/tag/07DR). Then, $R$ is the homomorphic image of ...
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Is this functor $\mathcal{F}: \text{Sch}/\mathbb{Q}\longrightarrow \text{Sets}$ a sheaf?
Consider the functor $\mathcal{F}: \text{Sch}/\mathbb{Q}\longrightarrow \text{Sets}$, defined by sending a scheme $X$ with coordinate ring $\mathcal{O}(X)$ to the set of orbits $B(\mathcal{O}(X))\...
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A question on bounding the size of the polynomial
Suppose we are given the following n polynomials in $\bar{\mathbb{F}}_2[x_1,...,x_n]$:
$f_1 = x_1 + x_n^2$
$f_2 = x_2 + x_1^2$
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$f_{n-3} = x_{n-3} + x_{n-4}^2$
$f_{n-2} = x_{n-2} + x_{n-...
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Modern algebraic geometry vs. classical algebraic geometry
Can anyone offer advice on roughly how much commutative algebra, homological algebra etc. one needs to know to do research in (or to learn) modern algebraic geometry. Would you need to be familiar ...
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Which monomials are "leadable"?
Question: Let $k$ be a field, let $f \in k[t_1,\ldots,t_N]$ be a nonzero polynomial. Which monomials
$m_a = t_1^{a_1} \cdots t_N^{a_n}$ appearing in $f$ are leadable in the sense that they are the ...
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Is there a preferable convention for defining the wedge product?
There are different conventions for defininig the wedge product $\wedge$.
In Kobayashi-Nomizu, there is $\alpha\wedge\beta:=Alt(\alpha\otimes\beta)$,
in Spivak, we find $\alpha\wedge\beta:=\frac{(k+l)...
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What is the name for algebras generated by elements, all of whose cubes vanish?
Given a ring $R$ with identity $1$, we can define the exterior algebra of order $k$ over $R$ to be the algebra over $R$, generated by elements $x_1, \dots, x_k$ satisfying $x_i^2 = 0$ for each index $...
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Understanding normalization algorithms
Let $R$ be a commutative and reduced ring, finitely presented over $\mathbb Z$. Let $\overline R$ be the integral closure of $R$ in its total ring of fractions. In https://arxiv.org/abs/alg-geom/...
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For which fields $k$ with $k^\times$ not $p$-divisible, does there exist finite $l/k$ such that $l^\times$ is $p$-divisible?
Is there a prime $p$ and a field $k$, not real closed, with $k^\times$ not $p$-divisible, such that there exists a finite extension $l/k$ such that $l^\times$ is $p$-divisible?
This question came up ...
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Taking polynomial inverses over a field?
Let $f \in F_p[x] / q(x)$. I know for a fact that the inverse of $f$, $g$ exists in the field. Taking the regular inverse is easy, but I'm looking for the compositional inverse.
I'm looking for ...
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Examples of solid abelian groups
I am reading through Clausen's and Scholze's Lectures on condensed mathematics. I am struggling to understand the concept of solid abelian groups so I am looking for some examples.
Is the underlying ...
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Under what conditions is an open subscheme of an affine scheme affine and what ring corresponds to it?
It is well known that an open subscheme of an affine scheme is not necessarily an affine one. But what are (if possible the most general) sufficient conditions for its affinity? And is it known how, ...
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How many solutions are there to the equation $x^2 + 3y^2 \equiv 1 \pmod{p}$?
Let $p$ be a prime. How many solutions $(x, y)$ are there to the equation $x^2 + 3y^2 \equiv 1 \pmod{p}$? Here $x, y \in \{0, 1, \ldots p-1\}$. This paper (https://arxiv.org/abs/1404.4214) seems like ...
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Cataland: Facets and partition polynomials of cluster complexes
Figure 25 on pg. 101 of "Cataland: Why the Fuss?" by Christian Stump, Hugh Thomas, and Nathan Williams depicts cluster complexes (CCs) associated with generalized $(m)$-Narayana / ...
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Factoring a polynomial into linear factors by ring extension
The following sounds so natural, I'm surprised I have never asked it before:
Question 1. Let $R$ be a commutative ring. Let $P \in R\left[X\right]$ be a polynomial. Can we find a commutative ring $S$ ...
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The dimension of the representation ring
Let $G$ be a compact Lie group. I am trying to characterize the algebraic properties of the representation ring $R(G)$ of $G$. In the case of the $n$-torus, the representation ring $R(T)$ is ...
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The precise relationship between (moduli space of) finite-dimensional commutative local $\kappa$-algebras and number theory?
In [BP08] Poonen constructs and studies $\mathfrak{B}_n$, the moduli space of all based $n$-dimensional commutative associative unital $\kappa$-algebras, where $\kappa$ is an algebraically closed ...
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Rings over which free modules of a certain rank are reflexive (satisfy Specker's theorem)
Following this question about the case of $\mathbb{Z}_{(p)}$, I've got to ask what is known more generally about rings and dimensions for which Specker's theorem holds. Let me make the following ...
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Grothendieck schemes and the Sheffer differential op calculus (Rota, Roman, et al. finite operator calculus)
In "Left differential operators on non-commutative algebras" on p. 4, Michiel Hazewinkel displays "precisely the right definition of differential operator" as
$$D\; X^n = F(\tfrac{...
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