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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If $\mathbb{C}[a,b,c] \subsetneq \mathbb{C}[x]$, then there exist $f,g$ s.t. $\mathbb{C}[a,b,c] \subseteq \mathbb{C}[f,g] \subsetneq \mathbb{C}[x]$
I ran into this MSE question and would like to ask about its answer and plausible generalizations.
The quoted MSE question asks if the following claim is true or false and why:
Claim: Let $a,b,c \in \...
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Lifting a morphism between quasi-projective varieties
Let $\mathcal{V}$ be an affine algebraic variety over $\mathbb{R}$, $G$ be a finite group acting freely on $\mathcal{V}$. Consider the quotient space $Y:=\mathcal{V}/G$, which itself is a quasi-...
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On the Irreducibility of Cyclotomic polynomials
Let $F$ be any field with $\operatorname{Char} F=q$. Let $p$ be a prime such that $p\neq q$. Suppose $F$ has no $p$-th root of unity except $1$. Is it true that the cyclotomic polynomial $X^{p-1}+\...
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Completion of a local ring is noetherian (under some hypothesis)
I was reading the proof of Lemma 10.12 in this paper. In the second sentence, the following fact is used implicitly:
Let $(R,\mathfrak{m})$ be a commutative local ring. Let $\widehat{R}$ be its $\...
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Hochschild cohomology and differential operators
The Hochschild-Kostant-Rosenberg theorem says, that for a commutative algebra $R$ over a field $k$ with certain smoothness and finiteness, we have an identification $\mathrm{HH}^\bullet(R)\cong \...
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Non-existence of power divided structure on a maximal ideal of truncated polynomial rings (example from Koblitz)
In 3.3 of Berthelot-Ogus's book Notes on Crystalline Cohomology, an example from Koblitz is exhibited without proof.
Let $k$ be a field (or a commutative ring) with characteristic $p>0$, $$A:=k[x_1,...
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Example of a Boolean Ring with infinite injective dimension over itself
It is known that Boolean rings can have infinite global dimension (free Boolean algebra on a large enough number of generators) [ see The Global Dimension of Boolean Rings by Pierce]. Are there any ...
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Orbits under the automorphism group of projective space
Let $\mathbb{P}^d_K$ be projective space of dimension $d\geq 1$ over an infinite field $K$. Let $x\in\mathbb{P}^d_K$ with $\dim\overline{\lbrace x\rbrace}=n\leq d-1$.
My question: is the set $\lbrace ...
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integral ring extension implies algebraicity of their fraction fields extension?
$\DeclareMathOperator\Fr{Fr}$There is something I don't get about the following :
Start with the well known fact that if $A\subset B\subset C$ are rings with $B$ the integral closure of $A$ in $C$, ...
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If $E_\text{sep}/F$ is normal, then must $E/F$ be normal?
This question has been asked in Math.StackExchange (see here) for more than a week and I even put a bounty on it. But still it hasn't been correctly answered (the current answer there was written by ...
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How large can the Krull dimension of the Rees algebra be?
Let $d$ be a natural number. How large can the Krull dimension of the Rees algebra $A[It]$ be, where $A$ is a commutative ring of Krull dimension $d$, and $I$ is an ideal of $A$.
Currently, I know the ...
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Zero dimensional complete intersection ring of length a power of $p$
Let $k$ be an algebraically closed field of characteristic $p>0$ and let $C$ be a $k$-algebra of finite dimension over $k$ such that $k[C^p]=k$. Under these hypothesis it is known by results of L. ...
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Basic question about completion of local ring
Let $(A,m)$ be a Noetherian local ring and $\tilde{A}$ its completion by the maximal ideal $m$.
Are the following three statements true?
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If $\tilde{A}$ is free over $A$, then $A\cong \tilde{A}$
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Is there a "weak" fundamental theorem of algebra for matrices?
Let $R$ be the ring of complex $n\times n$ matrices, where $n>1$.
Does every nonconstant polynomial in $R[X]$ have a root in $R$?
Note: The "strong" fundamental theorem of algebra for ...
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Question about the sum of odd powers equation
Quite surprisingly the following question appears while studying the billiard dynamics.
Assume we have $2n$ real numbers: $ x_1, x_2,..., x_{2n}$.
Assume also that $S_k=0$ for any odd positive integer ...
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An assertion of Mahler
Let $\rho$ be an integer greater than $1$. In the article "Uber das Verschwinden von Potenzreihen mehrerer Veränderlichen in speziellen Punktfolgen" https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/...
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Finite generation and finite presentation over a truncated valuation ring: is there an easier proof?
Let $K^+$ be a valuation ring which is $\pi$-adically complete for some pseudouniformizer $\pi$.
Nagata 053E proved that every finitely generated and flat (equivalently, torsion-free) $K^+$-algebra is ...
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What is the equivalent of Artin gluing for quasicoherent sheaves?
Given a topological space or locale $X$ and an open $j : U \hookrightarrow X$ with closed complement $i : K \hookrightarrow X$, the inverse image functor $\langle i^*, j^* \rangle : \textbf{Sh} (X) \...
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How to find equations of $\mathbb{C}^*$-curves
Fix positive integers $t_1,t_2,t_3$.
Suppose we have a $\mathbb{C}^*$ action on $\mathbb{C}^3\setminus\{0\}$ defined by
$$\mathbb{C}^* \times \mathbb{C}^3 \setminus \{0\} \to \mathbb{C}^3 \setminus \{...
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Quillen-Suslin theorem for non-strict polydiscs in the sense of Berkovich
Let $K$ be a complete non-archimedean field of mixed characteristic $(0,p)$. Choose $\rho_1,\dots,\rho_n\in \mathbb{R}_{>0}$ and let $P$ be a finite projective module over $K\langle\rho_1^{-1}t_1,\...
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Dimension from Hilbert series with variable-weighted grading?
Suppose $R = F[x_1,...,x_n]/I$ is a finitely generated ring over the field $F$, and suppose there is a function $d:[n] \to \mathbb{Z}$ such that defining the degree of a monomial $x_1^{e_1} ... x_n^{...
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The inverse limit of a sequence of ring surjections commutes with taking difference subsets of the respective units & gluing in some primes?
Define $R_n := \Bbb{Z}/p_n\#$ the ring of integers modulo primorial $p_n\# = p_n p_{n-1} \cdots p_1$. Let $U_n$ denote the group of units modulo $p_n\#$ in these rings.
Then if $f_{n,n+1}: \Bbb{Z}/p_{...
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Are ideals which are close to homogeneous subspaces close to homogeneous ideals?
Given $n, m \in \mathbb N$, let $\mathcal P$ denote the ring $\mathbb R[X_1, X_2, ..., X_n] / (X^\alpha : |\alpha| = m)$ of polynomials of degree $ < m$ with multiplication $P \cdot Q$ = $J_0^m(PQ)...
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Examples of graded subrings of $\mathbb Q(T)$
The following question came up in some discussion on some very unrelated matters.
A graded algebra $A$ is an algebra $A$ with a decomposition $A = \oplus_{i \in \mathbb Z} A_i$ such that $A_i A_j \...
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What are the conditions for the dual of the exterior algebra to be isomorphic to the exterior algebra of the dual?
The exterior algebra $\Lambda^*_kM$ can be defined for a $k$-module $M$, where $k$ is a commutative ring. A number of sources mention, without condition or proof, a (canonical) isomorphism $$(\Lambda^*...
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When is the derived category of a ring generated by injective modules
Are there any equivalent conditions on a ring to the condition that the localizing subcategory of $D(R)$ generated by injective modules is the entire category? Are there any non-examples in Boolean ...
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Field extensions and completions at possibly infinite places
In Serre's Corps Locaux, Chapter 2 §3, is presented a classical proof. We are in an "ABKL" setup, where $K/L$ is finite, $A$ is Dedekind, $B$ is the integral closure of $A$ and $B$ is $A$-...
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History of the notion of integral ring extension?
[I asked that question in "history of science and mathematics" but didn't get any answer so I take my chance here. I hope this is not out of context]
Can anyone give me references about the ...
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Finitely generated modules over completion
Let $k$ be a field, $A$ a finitely generated $k$-algebra and $I \subset A$ an ideal with $I$-adic completion $\hat{A} = \varprojlim A/I^n$. Is every finitely generated $\hat{A}$-module the completion ...
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Local cohomology and image of $1$ under the canonical map from Ext to local cohomology
Let $R$ be a commutative Noetherian local ring, and $S$ be an $R$-algebra. Let $x_1,\dots,x_t$ be elements, in the maximal ideal of $R$, which is a regular sequence on both $R$ and $S$, and let $I$ be ...
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Derived tensor by perfect complex preserves exact triangle in singularity category?
Let $R$ be a commutative Noetherian ring. Let $\operatorname{D}_{sg}(R)$ be the singularity category of $R$, i.e., the Verdier localization of $D_b(\text{mod } R)$ by the thick subcategory of perfect ...
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Conditions for regularity in a covering
Let $V$ be a DVR of mixed characteristic, whose residue field is a finite field of characteristic $2$. Let $R$ be a flat, finitely generated algebra over $V$, which is regular. Let $a\in R^*$ be an ...
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Randomly fixing elements and transcendence degree
Given $f_1,\ldots,f_n \in \mathbb{F}_q[x_1,\ldots,x_m]$ such that $\deg(f_i) \leq d < q$. Suppose we have for some $1 \leq j \leq m$
$$ \operatorname{trdeg}_{\mathbb{F}(x_1,\ldots,x_j)}\{f_1,\ldots,...
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Reference for surjectivity of the canonical map $R^{G_1} \otimes R^{G_2} \to R^{G_1 \cap G_2}$
Let $R$ be a commutative ring, $G$ a finite group with an action over $R$. Let $G_1, G_2 \subset G$ be two subgroups. Then the canonical map $R^{G_1} \otimes R^{G_2} \to R^{G_1 \cap G_2}$ is ...
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Given an irreducible polynomial over $\mathbb{Z}$, how often is it irreducible modulo a prime?
Given a monic irreducible polynomial $f\in\mathbb{Z}[x]$, I'd like to know for how many primes p we have that $f \bmod p$ is irreducible.
In the link: How many primes stay inert in a finite (non-...
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Nonzero module with vanishing derived fibers
What's an example of a nonzero $R$-module with vanishing derived fibers at all points of $\mathrm{Spec}(R)$?
This was asked in When does a quasicoherent sheaf vanish?
but the answer there only says ...
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Can Harrison cohomology be written using Ext?
Just like Hochschild cohomology for associative algebras and Chevalley-Eilenberg cohomology for Lie algebras, it'll be nice (or disappointing?) if Harrison cohomology can be expressed in terms of Ext'...
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Dimension under change of ground field
I apologize if this question is "too elementary" - I am not an algebraic geometer. Are the following statements true?
Let $k\subset K$ an extension of algebraically closed fields of ...
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Idempotent algebras over absolutely flat ring
Is it possible to classify all idempotent algebras over an absolutely flat ring? Are there any idempotent $E_{\infty}$ algebras which are not discrete?
I am particularly interested in the special case ...
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$\mathbb{Z}$-homomorphism and $\mathbb{Z}_p$-homomorphism
$\newcommand{\cts}{\mathrm{cts}}$Thanks for your reading. Let $A,B$ be two $\mathbb{Z}_p$-modules, where $\mathbb{Z}_p$ is the $p$-adic integer ring. I have two questions.
Is $\mathrm{Hom}_{\mathbb{Z}...
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Injective ring homomorphism from $\mathbb{Z}_p[[x,y]]$ to $\mathbb{Z}_p[[x]]$
Is there an injective $\mathbb{Z}_p$-ring homomorphism from $\mathbb{Z}_p[[x,y]]$ to $\mathbb{Z}_p[[x]]$?
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Points of multiplicative groups
Let $R$ be a discrete valuation ring with residue field $k$. Denote by $\mathbb G_m:= R[x,1/x]$ the multiplicative group over $R$ and $\mathbb G_{m,k}:= k[x,1/x]$. If $B$ is a flat local $R$-algebra, ...
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Conditions for an open mapping between spectra
Let $(A,\mathfrak{m})$ be a Locally Noether Ring, and $\hat{A} = \varprojlim A/ \mathfrak{m}^{n}$ .Furthermore, let $f : A \to \hat{A}$ be a canonical morphism, and consider the mapping $f^{*} : Spec(\...
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Computing the minimal polynomial of roots of polynomials with algebraic coefficients
Let $p(x) = \sum_{i=0}^{n} c_i x^i$ with $c_i \in \mathbb{A}$ with $q_i(c_i) = 0$ and all $q_i \in \mathbb{Q}[x]$ being minimal polynomials of the coefficients.
Let $r$ be a zero of $p(x)$. Is there ...
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Is the Zariski density proof of Cayley-Hamilton circular?
This old MO thread and its comments contains a discussion of the Zariski density proof of Cayley-Hamilton (I have also asked a separate question about the proof Victor gives in the comments here). ...
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Who and when proved Artin's Theorem on alternative rings?
I am interested in the history of the proof of Artin's Theorem (on the diassociativity of alternative rings).
Question. When has Artin proved this theorem and where was it published for the first ...
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Stone–Weierstrass theorem for topological fields
It was showed in "The Stone–Weierstrass Theorem for valuable fields" that the Stone–Weierstrass theorem holds for any topological field whose topology comes from an absolute value or a Krull ...
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Do there exist these real polynomials?
Do there exist real polynomials $P(x)$ and $Q(x)$ with nonnegative coefficients, and $n>20$ a natural number such that
$$\left(\sum\limits_{k=0}^{n} x^k\right)^2=(x-3)^2P(x)+(x+4)^2 Q(x)?$$
I have ...
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On the natural map $\mathrm{Br}(R) \rightarrow \mathrm{Br}(S)$ of Brauer groups
$\DeclareMathOperator\Br{Br}$Let $R$ be a commutative ring, and let $\Br(R)$ be the Brauer group of $R$ as defined by Auslander and Goldman. Let $S$ be a commutative $R$-algebra, and consider the ...
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Finiteness of Krull dimension of commutative Noetherian ring for which maximal length of regular sequence in maximal ideals have a uniform upper bound
$\DeclareMathOperator\grade{grade}$Let $R$ be a commutative Noetherian ring. For an ideal $I$ of $R$, let $\grade(I,R)$ be the maximal length of an $R$-regular sequence in $I$.
My question is: If $\...
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