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A question about a set of prime numbers
Let $n$ an integer sufficiently large.
I'm looking for a "big" set $S$ of prime number $p$ satisfying $10.n \geq p > \sqrt{18n} $ and $p| C_{9.n}^{k-n}C_{8n+k}^{8.n}$ for all integer $k$ ...
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Is there an analogue of theta cycles for more general mod p automorphic forms?
The theory of $\theta$-cycles (due to Tate, I think) and filtrations is to me a very beautiful and powerful tool in proving many statements about mod $p$ modular forms in more explicit and elementary ...
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Smooth absolutely irreducible (?) genus 1 plane pointless curve over $\mathbb{F}_{13}$
We got a family of genus 1 plane curves that may violate a bound
in a paper.
Explicitly: Let $F(x,y)$ be the degree 39 polynomial with integer coefficients:
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Moduli spaces of arithmetic varieties with isomorphic $l$-adic cohomology
Given a positive integer $d$, a rational prime $l$ and a number field $K$, is it sensible to consider the moduli stack of $d$-dimensional varieties over $K$ whose $l$-adic cohomology rings are ...
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Tate module is canonically isomorphic to a $\mathbb Z_p$-lattice on Shimura Variety of Hodge Type
Let $(G, X)$ be a Shimura datum of Hodge type. Suppose that $K \le G(\mathbb A_f)$ is such a compact open subgroup that its $p$th component $K_p = \mathcal G(\mathbb Z_p)$ is a hyperspecial subgroup ...
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Maximum number of bounded primitive integer points in a zero-dimensional system
Given a set of $n$ many degree $2$ algebraically independent and thus zero-dimensional system of homogeneous polynomials in $\mathbb Z[x_1,\dots,x_n]$ with absolute value of coefficients bound by $2^{...
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What is the probability of 'yes' to this likely $coNP$ problem?
Pick a set of primitive (gcd of coordinates is $1$) integer points $\mathcal T$ in $\mathbb Z^n$.
Denote the set of $n$ many algebraically independent homogeneous system of polynomials (thus zero-...
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p-adic Hodge theory for singular projective varieties
In p-adic Hodge theory, one has comparison theorems relating, for example, the crystalline cohomology of the special fiber of a smooth proper family with the etale cohomology of the rigid-analytic ...
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finite $p$ extensions on adjoining $p$-torsion points of an elliptic curve
Let $K$ be a fixed number field and $E$ be any elliptic curve over $K$. When we adjoin to $K$ the $p$-torsion points $E[p]$, we obtain an extension whose Galois group can be embedded in $GL(2, \mathbb{...
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Height variation of abelian varieties within an isogeny class
Let $A$ be an abelian variety defined over a number field $K$ of dimension $g \geq 2$, and put $h_F(A)$ for the (stable) Faltings height of $A$. It is well-known from the seminal paper of Faltings ...
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Universal elliptic curve over anticanonical tower
While I'm reading Scholze's paper "On torsion in the cohomology of locally symmetric varieties" he constructs the anticanonical tower passing through the construction of an integral model $X_{\infty}$ ...
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A family of crystalline representations
Let $K$ be a number field and let $v$ be a finite place of $K$. Further, let $g \geq 1$ be a positive integer. Consider the family $F(K,v,g)$ consisting of abelian varieties $A$ of dimension $2g$, ...
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Finite generation for a restricted ramification idele module
Let $k$ be a number field, let $\bar k \subseteq \mathbb{C}$ be a fixed algebraic closure of $k$, and let $S$ be the set of infinite primes of $k$. Denote by $k_S$ the maximal extension of $k$ inside $...
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Hardy-Littlewood vs heuristics on the zeta zeros
The first Hardy-Littlewood Conjecture asserts:
Conjecture 1: Fix integers $0< a_1 < \ldots < a_k$. The density of those primes $p\le x$ such that $p + 2a_1,\ldots, p+2a_k$ are also primes, is:...
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Reference request: Number of elliptic and hyperbolic quadratic forms of a given rank over a finite field
My question is over the finite field $\mathbf{F}_q$ of $q$ elements. It is well known that a symmetric matrix of odd rank corresponds to a parabolic quadratic form but even rank symmetric matrices ...
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Special formal lifts of smooth algebras
Let $A$ be a smooth algebra over $k$ a finite field.
Say $B$ is a $p$-adically complete smooth algebra over the Witt ring $W(k)$, lifting $A$.
Assume $B$ is of the form $W(k)\langle t_1,\ldots, t_n\...
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The specific elliptic fibration on the Kummer surface of the superspecial abelian surface
Consider two copies $E_1$, $E_2$ of the supersingular elliptic curve
$$
y^2 = x^3 - 1\qquad (y^2 = x^4 - 1)
$$
over a finite field $\mathbb{F}_{p^2}$ of odd characteristics $p$ such that
$$p
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Push-forward along closed immersion
Let $X$ be a scheme, $p : Z\to X$ a closed immersion, $\mathcal{F}$ a locally free sheaf of modules on $Z$ of finite rank.
Assume both $\mathcal{O}_Z$ and $\mathcal{O}_X$ are coherent sheaves of $\...
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For the geometric meaning of this value for complex curve with model over $\mathbb{Q}$
Let $X$ be a smooth projective algebraic curve defined over $\mathbb{Q}$ with genus $g$, we have an isomorphism $H^1_{dR}(X/\mathbb{Q})\otimes_\mathbb{Q}\mathbb{C}\cong H^1_{sing}(X,\mathbb{Z})\...
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Hodge classes generated in degree $1$
Let $X$ be a smooth projective variety over the complex numbers, and $\text{Hdg}^p(X)_{\mathbf{Q}}$ the abelian group of Hodge classes in $H^p(X,\mathbf{Q}(p))$.
Denote by $\text{Hdg}^*(X)$ the ...
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Coniveau in étale motivic cohomology
Let $X$ be a smooth variety over a field.
Is there a spectral sequence:
$$E_1^{p,q} := \bigoplus_{x\in X^{(p)}}H^{q-p}(\kappa(x)_{\rm ét},\mathbf{Z}(n))\Rightarrow H^{q-p}(X_{\rm ét},\mathbf{Z}(n))$$...
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Torsion homologically trivial cycles
Is there an example of a smooth projective variety $X$ over the complex numbers, such that
$$\ker(\text{CH}^2(X)\to H^4(X,\mathbf{Z}(2))$$
is not torsion?
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Filtrations and the Betti cycle map
Let $X$ be a smooth projective complex variety.
Calling $f : X_{\rm an}\to X_{\rm Zar}$ the "change-of-topology" morphism of sites induced by sending a Zariski open $U$ of $X$ to its analytification, ...
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Blow-ups in étale cohomology
If $f:X\to\text{Spec}(k)$ is a smooth projective variety over a separably closed field, with $i:Z\subset X$ a closed smooth sub variety, with complement $j: U\to X$, and $f':X'\to \text{Spec}(k)$ is ...
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Supersingular isogenies of elliptic curves preserving divisibility of points
I hope my question is clear.
In summary, If $\phi:E\to E'$ is an isogeny and $P\in E$ is not divisible by $2$, under which conditions $\phi(P)\in E'$ is also not divisble by $2$.
Here is the detail ...
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rigid analytic geometry positive characteristic
I am a beginning graduate student. I have the following basic question I am very confused about:
Suppose $C$ is a smooth geometrically irreducible curve over a finite field $\mathbb{F}_q$, $q=p^m$, $...
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Basis of homomorpshims of abelian varieties with minimal degree
Let $A, B$ be simple abelian varieties of dimension $g$ defined over a finite field $k$. We know that $Hom_k(A, B)$ is a free $\mathbb{Z}$-module of dimension $2g$.
Is it always possible to have a $\...
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Unitary dual of the Heisenberg group over non-archimedean local fields of characteristic two
What is the unitary dual of the Heisenberg group over non-archimedean local fields k of characteristic two? This is well-known for the real Heisenberg group and in fact, when local fields have ...
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Smoothability of stable curves in mixed characteristic
Let $R$ be a complete DVR with residue field $k$ algebraically closed of characteristic $p$ and fraction field $K$ of characteristic zero. Let $C$ be a stable curve (in the sense of Mumford-Deligne) ...
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Is there a reference for boundedness of smooth canonically polarized varieties over Z (No...)
In Kollár's paper Quotient spaces modulo algebraic groups, Kollár mentions right above Theorem 1.8 that the stack $\mathcal M_P$ of smooth canonically polarized varieties over Spec $\mathbb Z$ with ...
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Intersection of modular polynomial roots
Let $l,l'$ and $p$ be three distinct prime numbers and $\Phi_k(X,Y)$ is $k$-th modular polynomial defined over $GF(p)$. Suppose that we know $\Phi_l(X,j)$ and $\Phi_{l'}(X,j)$ have two roots. Is this ...
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Weil restriction of fiber products
Let $X,Y,Z$ be smooth geometrically integral proper varieties over a field $K$ where $K/k$ is a finite extension of a number field $k$. Let $R|_{K/k}$ denote the Weil restriction. Suppose we have $K$-...
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A definition of arithmetic divisor with conic singularities?
I have a question related to the preprint "Heights and metrics with logarithmic singularities" by G. Freixas i Montplet.
Let $X$ be an arithmetic variety with arithmetic divisor $D$ how can we ...
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Shortest paths stepping on rational points of height $h$
Q. Do shortest paths walking between rational points of height $h$
ever properly cross themselves?
Explaining this question takes a bit of definitional exposition.
First, I copy definitions from ...
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On the Weil Chatelet Group
Let $A$ be a abelian curve over a number field $K$. The Weil Chatelet group parametrizes the twists of $A$, modulo the twists with a $K$ rational point. We can assume that $A$ is a plane curve. My ...
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Statements generalizing representability of integers by binary quadratic forms to $n$-variable higher homogeneous forms?
Representing integers through the theory of binary quadratic forms is a well studied topic. We know that given $a,b,c\in\Bbb N$, based on discrimant $b^2-4ac$, we can study the representability of ...
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Points on the intersection of an affine quadric and cubic over a finite field
Are there absolute constants $N$ and $B$ such that the following is true?
Let $p>B$ be a prime. Let $q(x_0,\dotsc,x_n)$ and $c(x_0,\dotsc,x_n)$ be homogeneous of degree $2$ and $3$ with ...
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Interpretation of the Gross-Zagier formula for Green function
I am reading the paper of Gross and Zagier on heights of Heegner points and would like to check with the experts whether the following (meta?)mathematical statement makes sense.
In the calculation of ...
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Points with minimal height
Let $K$ be an algebraically number field and $$\phi : \mathbb P^n (K) \to \mathbb P^m (K)$$ a polynomial map, such that $\forall \alpha \in \mathbb P^n$, where $\alpha = [\alpha_0, \dots , \alpha_n]$, ...
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Uniqueness of lifting of very ample line bundle on smooth proper surfaces over DVR
Let $R$ be a complete Henselian discrete valuation ring of characteristic 0, $X_R$ be a surface smooth, proper and flat over $R$. Assume that the residue field $k$ of $R$ is algebraically closed of ...
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degree of isogenies between Jacobians and Abelian Varieties
Let $K$ be a local field of characteristic zero and positive residual characteristic. Let $A$ be a simple abelian variety and assume we have an isogeny $f:Jac_C\rightarrow A$ with $C$ a smooth curve ...
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Covers of modular curves
I'm interested in covers of modular curves (especially cyclic covers) and I'm sure there's a lot of information out there available on this topic. However, I'm unable to locate any literature (on ...
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Vanishing theorems that work in positive characteristic
Let $X$ be a smooth projective variety over a field of characteristic $p>0$ of dimension at least $2$. I am looking for some examples when $H^2(\mathcal{O}_X)$ vanishes. Is there any standard way ...
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Rational solutions of equations of the form $y^2 x = f(x)$
Let $k$ be any number field, and suppose we want to study the $k$-rational points on
$$y^2 x = f(x),$$ where $f$ is a polynomial of degree greater or equal than 3. In other words, $y^2 x = f(x)$ is a ...
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Existence of a curve with no points over finite separable field extensions
Does there exist a field $K$, and a smooth projective geometrically connected curve $C$ over $K$ such that, for all finite separable field extensions $L/K$ the curve $C$ has no $L$-rational points?
I ...
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topological invariance of direct image in the \'etale topology
Let $R$ be a complete local ring (even of dimension one if it helps) and write it as limit of artinian rings $R_n$. Let $X\rightarrow S=Spec(R)$ be proper, finite type even smooth outside the maximal ...
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Katz's paper on Serre Tate local moduli
In katz's paper "Serre-Tate local moduli" chaper 3 has the following construction:
Let $A$ be a fixed ordinary elliptic curve defined over $k$ of char $p>0$. Consider the deformation of $A$ to $W(k)...
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Compactifications of group schemes
Let $G$ be a group scheme over a scheme $S$ which is the spectrum of a discrete valuation ring. Let $\eta$ (resp. $s$) be the generic (resp. closed) point. Assume that the generic fiber $G_{\eta}$ is ...
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How to Construct a ''Nice'' Birational Model in Characteristic $p>0$?
Let $X={\rm Spec} A$ be a normal affine variety of dimension $n$ over an algebraically closed field $k$ of characteristic $p>0$. Also, assume that $S\subset X$ is a prime Weil-divisor on $X$.
Now,...
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a question about Beauville-Laszlo
Hi,
let $V$ be a complete DVR with uniformizer $\pi$. Let $m$ be a NON zero integer, $a\in V[[u,v]]/(uv-\pi)^{\times}$ and $f=\pi^{m}a$. Consider $F$ as the kernel of the diagram
$$
V[[u,v]]/(uv-\pi)...