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Shrinking the boundary of a Riemann surface
Let $X$ be a compact Riemann surface with boundary. Let us shrink each connected component of the boundary into a point. We get a closed topological surface $Z$ with several marked points (which came ...
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Does $\mathfrak{m}_z/\mathfrak{m}_z^2\cong\overline{\mathfrak{m}_z}/\overline{\mathfrak{m}_z}^2 $ on all complex manifolds?
Let $M$ be a complex manifold with its sheaf $\mathcal{O}_M$ of holomorphic functions.
Fix a point $z\in M$ and denote by $\mathcal{O}_z$ the stalk of $\mathcal{O}_M$ at $z.$
Cosider ideals $\...
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Isotropy symmetric holomorphic functions
Let $G$ be a bounded homogeneous domain in $\mathbb{C}^{n}$ and let $z\in G$.
Assume that $f$ is a holomorphic function on $G$, which is isotropy symmetric, i.e. $f\circ \varphi=f$ for any ...
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Universal cover of Kodaira surface
From an earlier question, the universal cover of a Kodaira fibered surface is a bounded domain in $\mathbb{C}^2$. It is also not the polydisk or the ball. Can we say more about the structure of the ...
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Holomorphic maps into a symmetric product of Riemann surface
Let $X$ and $Y$ be compact Riemann surfaces that are both hyperbolic (i.e. genus > 1). A classical result of de Franchis implies that the space of non-constant holomorphic maps from $X$ into $Y$ is a ...
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Two questions on homogeneous domains
Let $G$ be a domain in $\mathbb{C}^{n}$ and let $Aut(G)$ be the group of biholomorphic selfmaps of $G$. $G$ is called:
(1) homogeneous if $Aut(G)$ acts transitively on $G$, i.e. for any $z,w\in G$ ...
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Are induced morphisms on cohomology strict with respect to the hodge filtration in the non Kähler case?
For a complex manifold $X$ there is the Hodge filtration on cohomology, induced by the filtration on the complex of holomorphic forms given by:
$$ F^r\Omega_X^p:=\begin{cases}\{0\}\qquad\text{if }r&...
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Lelong number of curvature of Kawamata's hermitian metric
Let $X,Y$ are two projective varieties and $f:X\to Y$ is an Iitaka
fibration. Consider the following singular hermitian metric
$$h(\sigma,\sigma)=\left(\int_{X_y}|\sigma|^{\frac{2}{m!}}\right)^{m!}...
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Finite covers of punctured Riemann surfaces
Let $X$ be a compact Riemann surface, i.e. compact smooth complex analytic (hence automatically algebraic) curve. Let $A\subset X$ be a finite subset, and $X_0:=X\backslash A$.
Let $Y_0$ be a smooth ...
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Examples of pluripolar sets
I have a very basic question on pluripolar sets. First remind their definition.
Let $\Omega\subset \mathbb{C}^n$ be a domain. A subset $E\subset \Omega$ is called pluripolar if there exists a ...
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Homeomorphism of fibers of holomorphic maps
EDIT (after the comment by Jason Starr): Let $X$ be a complex algebraic (or, more generally, analytic) variety, possibly singular and non-compact. Let $f\colon X\to D^*$ be a proper algebraic morphism ...
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Hurwitz's theorem for a system of functions
First, let me define a notation of $H(G_1\times G_2 \times \ldots \times G_m)$.
We say that $f\in H(G_1\times G_2 \times \ldots \times G_m)$ if $$f:G_1\times G_2 \times \ldots \times G_m \rightarrow \...
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Vanishing of Dolbeault cohomologies and Steinness
That Stein manifolds have all $(p,q), p \geq 0, q \geq 1$ vanishing Dolbeault cohomology groups is more or less standard. I am a little bit confused about the reverse implication: whether the ...
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Flatness of a morphism of complex analytic spaces
Let $f\colon X\to D$ be a morphism of a complex analytic space $X$ into the 1-dimensional disk $D$. Assume for simplicity that $X$ has a single irreducible component which may not be reduced.
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A weak analytic version of the valuative criterion of properness
EDIT: Let $f\colon X\to Y$ be a morphism of complex analytic spaces (not necessarily smooth or reduced). Assume that
(a) $f$ is injective on points;
(b) $f$ is local imbedding near each point $x\in ...
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When a proper morphism of schemes is a closed imbedding?
Let $X$ and $Y$ be finitely presented schemes over $\mathbb{C}$. Let $f\colon X\to Y$ be a proper morphism. Let us assume that for any finitely presented scheme $S$ the induced map
$$Mor_{Sch}(S,X)\to ...
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Different notions of convergence of complex subvarieties
Let $X$ be a smooth complex algebraic variety (or, better, complex analytic manifold). Let $\{C_i\}$ be a sequence of compact algebraic subvarieties (resp. analytic reduced subspaces) which converges ...
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Exactness of the relative de Rham complex restricted to subschemes
I think that the statement below about relative de Rham complex is true (am I wrong?) If it is the case, a reference would be very helpful. (I admit that the statement sounds somewhat technical and ...
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Hilbert scheme of a closed subscheme
Let $X$ be a complex algebraic variety. Its Hilbert scheme represents the functor $G$ from schemes to sets given by $$G(S)=\{Z\subset X\times S|\, Z \mbox{ is a closed subscheme, flat and proper over }...
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Hilbert scheme of an infinitesimal neighborhood of a subvariety
Let $X$ be a complex algebraic variety. Let $C\subset X$ be a compact (reduced) subvariety. Let $C^{(n)}$ denote the $n$th infinitesimal neighborhood of $C$ inside $X$. Let $Hilb(X)$ denote the ...
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Basic questions on the Hilbert scheme/ Douady space
Let $X$ be a complex projective scheme (resp. complex analytic space). The Hilbert scheme (resp. Douady space) parameterizes closed subschemes (resp. complex analytic subspaces) of $X$. More precisely,...
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When flatness of a morphism implies smoothness?
EDIT: Let $f\colon X\to C$ be a flat proper morphism of complex algebraic (or analytic) varieties. Assume the special fiber over a point $p\in C$ is smooth.
Is it true that there exists a ...
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Flat family with special fiber $\mathbb{C}\mathbb{P}^1$
Let $C=Spec \mathbb{C}[t]/(t^{n+1})$. Let $X$ be an algebraic (or complex analytic) scheme, flat over $C$ with the structure morphism $f\colon X\to C$. Assume that the special fiber is isomorphic to $\...
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A question related to the Grauert semi-continuity theorem
Let $f\colon X\to Y$ be a proper holomorphic map of complex analytic manifolds. Assume $f$ to be submersive for simplicity, but probably it is not important. Let $\mathcal{F}$ be a coherent sheaf on $...
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A generalization of the Grauert direct image theorem
EDIT: Let $f\colon X\to Y$ be proper holomorphic submersive map of complex analytic manifolds. Let $\mathcal{F}$ be the sheaf of holomorphic sections of a holomorphic vector bundle over $X$. Assume ...
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Solutions of the $\overline{\partial}$ equation in the upper half-plane
I am looking for references on solutions of the $\overline{\partial}$ equation in the upper half-plane (with conditions on the boundary). But this subject is completely outside my area of expertise ...
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Definition of a complex space
In the definition of a complex space (in the sense of Grauert), one defines a model space (one to which we require a complex space to be locally isomorphic) to be the support of the quotient sheaf $\...
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Is a non-compact Riemann surface an open subset of a compact one ?
Let $X$ be a non-compact holomorphic manifold of dimension $1$. Is there a compact Riemann surface $\bar{X}$ suc that $X$ is biholomorphic to an open subset of $\bar{X}$ ?
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Off-diagonal holomorphic extension of real analytic functions on $\mathbb{C}^n \times\mathbb{C}^n$
I am struggling trying to understand an statement in a paper I am reading:
Let $M$ be a complex manifold of dimension $2n$. Let's consider a function $\xi$: $M$ $\rightarrow$ $\mathbb{C}$ whose ...
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When is $\mathrm{Aut}(X)\times \mathrm{Aut}(Y)$ of finite index in $\mathrm{Aut}(X\times Y)$?
Let $\mathrm{Aut}(X)$ denote the group of biholomorphic autmorphisms of the (non-compact) complex manifold $X$. If $X$ and $Y$ are two (non-compact) complex manifolds, then $\mathrm{Aut}(X)$ and $\...
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Question about an estimate in Hörmander's proof of Cartan's Theorem B
I have been working through the proof of Cartan's Theorem B that Hörmander gives in his book 'Introduction to Complex Analysis in Several Variables'. When I began, I skipped over some of the initial ...
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k-Hyperbolic manifolds
A complex manifold $N$ is $k$-hyperbolic ($\dim N \geq k$) if any holomorphic map from $\mathbb C^k$ to $N$ has rank strictly less than k. Brody hyperbolic manifolds are $1$-hyperbolic for example. ...
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Complex structures on $R^{2N}$ with complex annulus
Let $M$ be a complex manifold of dimension $N\ge2$ such that
$\qquad$(1) $M$ is diffeomorphic to $R^{2N}$,
$\qquad$(2) There is a compact set $K\subseteq M$ such that $M\setminus K$ is biholomorphic ...
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Can the holomorphic image of $(\mathbb{C}^*)^n$ be open but not dense
Let $M$ be a compact complex connected [but not necessarily kähler] $n$-manifold, and suppose we have a holomorphic map $$(\mathbb{C}^*)^n \to M$$ such that the image is open. Is the image necessarily ...
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Are Lefschetz thimbles holomorphic manifolds?
I have a Lefschetz thimble defined by the stable flow of the gradient a holomorphic function
toward a critical point (as defined e.g. in Witten arXiv:1001.2933 and F.Pham "Vanishing homologies and the ...
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Etymology of the O-notation for algebras of holomorphic functions
The notation $O(X)$ seems to be a quite standard notation for the algebra of all holomorphic functions on some connected domain in $\mathbb{C}^n$ (or a complex manifold). I would like to know where ...
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What does non-levi flat point mean geometrically
Hello,
$CR$ manifold for example $S^1\times C^{n-1}$ is every where levi flat. Can I have example of $CR$ manifold which has at least one non levi flat point.
I can't see what the happening in Non-...
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How to compute Kobayashi distance of compact Kaehler manifolds with postive Ricci curvature?
Recently I just learned the Kobayashi distance on complex manifolds and wants to get some feeling of how it looks like on exmaples of manifolds with positive Ricci curvature. I have a feeling that the ...
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Classification of holomorphic disc bundles
I've had difficulty finding sources which treat the classification of holomorphic disc bundles over (compact and noncompact) Riemann surfaces. Note that by "bundle", I mean a holomorphic fiber bundle,...
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glue together a sequence of holomorphic forms
hallo,
my problem is the following: i have a finite sequence of holomorphic $k-$forms $\alpha_{k}$, each defined on open subsets $U_{k} \subset M$, where $M$ is a complex $n$-dimensional manifold, ...
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biholomorphism complex manifold induced structure
Let $X$ be a $n$ dimensional complex manifold with complex structure $I$ and assume one has a diffeomorphism $f : \mathbb{C} \rightarrow X$ of some open set $U$ in $\mathbb{C}$ into its image $f(U)$. ...
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Plurisubharmonic exhaustion functions without critical points at infinity
A complex manifold $X$ is said to be weakly pseudoconvex if there exists on $X$ a smooth plurisubharmonic exhaustion function $\psi$.
For example, Stein manifolds are weakly pseudoconvex (in this ...
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Highly connected, compact complex manifolds
Here are four remarks about the homology and homotopy type of a compact, complex manifold $M$:
If $M$ is Kähler, then it is symplectic and thus $H^2(M,\mathbb{R}) \ne 0$. (Also, as explained in a ...
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