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Stacks and Maurer-Cartan elements
One can associate to any deformation problem a dg Lie or $L_{\infty}$-algebra $g$.
For instance, in algebraic deformation theory, let's say the deformation theory of algebras over a Koszul operad $P$, ...
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Perfect complexes in a family
Consider a simple normal crossings variety $X=\bigcup_{i=1}^k X_i$ over $\mathbb{C}$ where $X_i$ are smooth projectiv and a flat family $\mathcal{X}\xrightarrow{\pi}\mathbb{A}^1_{\mathbb{C}}$ with $\...
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Reference request: Schlessinger's Thesis
Does anyone have a copy of Schlessinger's Thesis (not his paper "Functors of Artin Rings")
As other posters have mentioned, this document is cited in Deligne-Rapoport's "Les schemas de ...
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Absolute irreducibility implies free action on framed universal deformation ring
Let $\overline{\rho}: G\longrightarrow \text{GL}_n(\mathbb{F}_p)$ be a residual representation of the Galois group of a number field. Let $R_{\overline{\rho}}^{\square,\text{univ}}$ be the universal ...
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Formal neighborhood of isolated singularity via DAG
I work over a field of characteristic $0$, denoted $k$. Let $f:\mathbf{A}^{d+1}\rightarrow\mathbf{A}^{1}$ have an isolated singularity at $0$, and let $\widehat{Z}$ denote the formal neighborhood of $...
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Infinitesimal deformations and moving cycles
The wonderful responses to an earlier question Self-intersection and the normal bundle motivated me to ask the following question:
Let $Y \subset X$ be a subvariety of a variety $X$. Infinitesimal ...
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(An introduction to) deformation theory (written) for differential geometers
Question is as mentioned in the title:
Are there any introductory notes on deformation theory that are easier to read for differential geometers?
I am learning about differential graded Lie algebras (...
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Obstruction to deformation of composite morphism (Reference request + question)
Let $f_0:X_0\xrightarrow{g_0}Y_0\xrightarrow{h_0}Z_0/S_0$ be a morphism of smooth projective $S_0$-schemes such that $g_0,h_0$ are flat. Let $S_0\subset S$ be a first-order thickening, and let $X,Y,Z$ ...
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One-parameter family of algebra structures: characterizing trivial deformation as adjoint 2-cocycle being a 2-coboundary
$\DeclareMathOperator\C{\mathbf{C}}$Motivation: this post discusses a simple criterion for a 1-parameter family of $n$-dimensional complex algebras to be a "trivial deformation", i.e., be ...
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English reference for Douady/Grauert construction of versal deformations of compact complex spaces
I'm trying to learn about the deformation theory of compact complex spaces. I'm familiar with the case of compact complex manifolds from the paper "On the Locally Complete Families of Complex ...
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Period map on non-Kähler manifold
Is there a theory of period map on non-Kähler manifolds that has Hodge decomposition? Any reference is helpful. Thank you.
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versal deformation ring of a p-divisible group with some tensors
I'm trying to read Kisin's paper about the Integral model of Shimura varieties. In section five he discusses versal deformation ring of a p-divisible group. Assume that $K$ is a number field with ...
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Schlessinger's thesis
In Deligne-Mumford's "The irreducibility of the space of curves of given genus", the authors use the "Schlessinger's theory",
and refer his "thesis".
Where can I read it?
It seems to be different from ...
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Deformation Quantization
I am a beginner and I want to learn about deformation quantization. Please suggest me with which book or notes, I should start?
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English reference for Fischer-Grauert theorem and its generalization by Schuster
From this MSE question and its answer, and from this MO question I have learned of the following remarkable theorem of Wolfgang Fischer and Hans Grauert.
Theorem. A proper holomorphic submersion with ...
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Cotangent Complex in Analytic Category
I am looking for a reference which develops the theory of the cotangent complex for complex analytic spaces. I need this to justify some computations I did assuming some formal properties which hold ...
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Infinitesimal deformation of strict transform
Let $X$ be an affine, complex surface with isolated singularities and $\pi:\widetilde{X} \to X$ be a resolution of singularities (not necessarily minimal) i.e., $\widetilde{X}$ is non-singular and $\...
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Geometric meaning of residue constraints
$\DeclareMathOperator\Res{Res}$I have been reading Kontsevich and Soibelman's "Airy structures and symplectic geometry of topological recursion" (https://arxiv.org/abs/1701.09137) and am having ...
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Does $\delta$-invariant give a sufficient condition for flatness for plane curve singularities?
Let $\pi:\mathcal{C}\to S$ be a morphism of schemes such that $\mathcal{C} \subset \mathbb{C}^2 \times S$ with the inclusion map commuting with the natural projection to $S$ and for all $s \in S$, $\...
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Degeneration of cycle class map
Let $f:\mathcal{X} \to \Delta$ be a flat family of projective varieties, smooth over the punctured disc $\Delta^*$ and the central fiber is a simple normal crossings divisor. Let $\mathcal{Z} \subset \...
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Poincare duality in families of smooth, projective curves
Let $f:\mathcal{C} \to \Delta^*$ be a family of smooth, projective curves over a punctured disc. Denote by $\mathbb{H}^1:=R^1f_*\mathbb{Z}$ the associated local system, such that for every $t \in \...
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Elementary (English) reference for the cotangent complex?
I'm trying to understand cotangent complexes and their role in deformation theory, and later the statement that they're somehow natural in a derived scheme/stack.
I understand that the standard ...
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Local to global deformation of invertible sheaves
Let $\pi:X \to S$ be a flat, projective morphism, $S$ irreducible. Suppose that for all $s \in S$, the fiber $X_s$ satisfies $h^2(\mathcal{O}_{X_s})=0$. This means in particular that given an ...
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Pull-back of line bundles and field extension
Let $X$ be a smooth, projective variety over a field $K$ of characteristic $0$ (not necessarily algebraically closed) and $L$ an invertible sheaf on $X_{\bar{K}}=X \times_K \mbox{Spec}(\bar{K})$, ...
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Representability of Flattening stratification functor
Let $f:X \to Y$ be a projective morphism between noetherian scheme. Is there any know condition under which there exists a functorial stratification of $Y$ i.e., there exists a filtration by locally ...
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Introduction to deformation theory (of algebras)?
So I know that the idea of deformation theory underlies the concept of quantum groups; I haven't found any single introduction to quantum groups that makes me fully satisfied that I have some kind of ...
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Vanishing of space of first order infinitesimal deformations for irreducible algebraic stack
This question has a few bits, and apologies if some questions are phrased poorly since I am not knowledgeable on the language of stacks or deformation theory.
Suppose $\mathscr{X}$ is an algebraic ...
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DGLA related to the deformation of hopf Algebras
Recently I was considering Hopf algebras and Drinfeld's twists. I stumbled upon
a certain DGLA one can associate to a Hopf algebra (unital bialgebras actually) by copying the formulas obtained by ...
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Deformation of projective bundles
Let $\pi:\mathcal{X} \to \mathbb{P}^1$ be a flat, projective family of noetherian schemes with generic fiber a smooth, projective variety. Let $p:\mathcal{Y} \to \mathcal{X}$ be another flat, ...
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Pro-representability of deformation functor associated to a DG Lie algebra
Edit : There are several satisfying proofs in the case each $L^i$ is finite-dimensional. It is proven (for example, Hinich DG coalgebras as formal stacks) that for $A$ : local Artin ring then $\...
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Links between tight closure and deformation theory
I am looking for links between tight closure and deformation theory. As a sample question:
Question 1. Are there geometric interpretations in terms of deformation theory of
Frobenius rationality?
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Assumption of genus at least $2$ for stable curves
In the article "The irreducibility of the space of curves of given genus" by Deligne, Mumford, the definition of stable curves start with the assumption that the genus is at least $2$. Why is this ...
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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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Examples of semi-stable models of curves
Let $R$ be a discrete valuation ring with fraction field $K$ of characteristic zero and residue field $k$ of characteristic $p>0$. Assume $k$ is algebraically closed. I want to produce examples of ...
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Homological dimension of pure coherent sheaves and specialization
Let $X$ be a projective variety, not necessarily smooth, $R$ a DVR with residue field $k$ (assume char$(k)=0$). I am looking for examples of a pure coherent sheaf, say $F$, on $X_R:=X \times_k \mathrm{...
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Reference for Hodge loci on moduli space of principally polarised abelian varieties
Can someone suggest a reference to study Hodge locus, period mappings and period domains on moduli space of principally polarised abelian varieties?
More precisely, consider the moduli space of ...
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Being Cohen-Macaulay open in Hilbert scheme?
Let $H$ be the Hilbert scheme of closed subschemes of $\mathbb{P}^n$ with a given Hilbert polynomial. I would like to have a reference (preferably from a published paper or book, not stacks project) ...
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A simple proof of the Weyl algebra's rigidity.
I am wondering if there is a nice presentation of the Hochschild cohomology of $A_n$ the Weyl algebra. It is known that $H^m(A_n,A_n)=0$ for $m>0$, and thus it is rigid. A proof can be found in ...
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Reference request for an introduction to deformation theory in algebraic geometry
I'd like some introductory references for deformation theory in algebraic geometry. I'm interested in survey articles too but I primarily want references which give all the definitions and go through ...
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Fiber of the specialization map of Picard groups
Let $R$ be a Henselian discrete valuation ring with residue field $k$ of positive characteristic and fraction field $K$ of characteristic zero. Let $\pi:X_R \to \mathrm{Spec}(R)$ be flat, projective ...
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Quantities associated to deformed sheaves
I am trying to figure out what happens to "quantities" associated to a sheaf when one deforms it. I am actually interested in deforming a bounded complex of coherent sheaves but I want to make the ...
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A moduli problem inspired by Stein factorization
Let $f:X \to Y$ be a proper, birational morphism with connected fibers, $X$ is non-singular and $Y$ is normal. Does there exist a moduli space parametrizing all invertible sheaves $\mathcal{L}$ on $X$ ...
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On tangent space of relative quot schemes in positive characteristic
Let $k$ be an algebraically closed field of positive characteristic and $f:X \to S$ be a smooth, flat, projective morphism between noetherian $k$-schemes. Assume that $S$ is a non-singular quasi-...
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What does "control of a deformation problem" mean?
Is the expression "control of a deformation problem' ever defined? There are of course many examples relating a dg-Lie or L-infty algebra to a deformation problem, and the phrase is evocative. Is it ...
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References for the moduli space of complex structures
I am looking for references where the moduli space of complex structures on a complex manifold is well explained: in particular the infinitesimal deformations, the obstructions, the elliptic complex ...
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Residual scheme to local complete intersection schemes in the projective space
Let $A$ be an integral Noetherian $\mathbb{C}$-algebra. Denote by $\mathbb{P}^3_A:=\mathbb{P}^3_{\mathbb{C}} \times_{\mathbb{C}} \mathrm{Spec}(A)$. Let $X,Y$ be closed local complete intersection ...
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Almost Complex Structure approach to Deformation of Compact Complex Manifolds
I don't know much about the deformation of compact complex manifolds, I've only read chapter 6 of Huybrechts' book Complex Geometry: An Introduction. There are two parts to this chapter. The second ...
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graded generalization of the Moyal–Weyl product
Has anyone written about the graded generalization of the Moyal–Weyl product/star product, that is, where the original algebra is already graded? Is it just a matter of signs?
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Obstruction map for local singularities via tangent (Andre-Quillen) cohomology
Let $R$ be a local singularity (for example $R=\mathbb{C}[[x_1, \ldots , x_n]]/I$) ring over $\mathbb{C}$. Let $\mathbb{L}_{R}$ be a cotangent complex of $R$, then one can define tangent (Andre-...
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Deformations of a complex trivial up to quasi-isomorphism
Let $(C, d_0)$ be some cochain complex over commutative ring $R$ and $R$ is an algebra over a field $k$, then I could consider complex $(C[t], d_0+td_1)$ over ring $R \otimes k[t]$ where $d_1$ is some ...
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