Questions tagged [homological-algebra]
(Co)chain complexes, abelian Categories, (pre)sheaves, (co)homology in various (possibly highly generalized) settings, spectra, derived functors, resolutions, spectral sequences, homotopy categories. Chain complexes in an abelian category form the heart of homological algebra.
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Derived $\infty$-category of quasi-coherent sheaves on schemes
Let $X$ be a scheme. On the one hand, we have the derived $\infty$-category constructed from the abelian category of quasi-coherent sheaves on $X$. On the other hand, we can define the stable $\infty$-...
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Second cohomology group of the contact Lie algebra $K_3$
Let $F$ be a field of characteristic zero and, for all $n>0$, consider the contact Lie algebra $K_{2n+1}$. It follows from Corollary 3 of the paper [V. Guillemin - S. Shnider: Some stable results ...
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Applications of Banach space homology
There is a well-developed theory of Banach space homology. What are some of its useful applications to Banach space theory and which important questions can one answer using it? In other words, how ...
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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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Quasi-isomorphisms of P-algebras
In the paper "Homotopy algebras are homotopy algebras" from Markl a notion of strong homotopy morphism between strong homotopy P-algebras is defined. The author restricts to the case where $...
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Relationship between the homology of two types of tensor products of $\mathbb{Z}/ 2 \mathbb{Z}$-graded objects?
Let's consider a $2$-periodic complex $F$ of free $R$-modules, which is just a $\mathbb{Z} / 2 \mathbb{Z}$-graded complex
$$F_1 \xrightarrow{d_1} F_0 \xrightarrow{d_0} F_1$$
(really the arrow $d_0$ ...
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Concrete examples of derived categories
What examples of abelian categories $\mathcal{A}$ are there such that the derived category $\mathcal{D}(\mathcal{A})$ can be described concretely? For example, is there a concrete way of describing $\...
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Computing the induced homomorphisms of derived functors using acyclic resolutions
Let's suppose that $F\colon \mathcal A\to \mathcal B$ is a right exact additive functor between abelian categories such that $\mathcal A$ has enough projectives. Standard references shows that if $Q_\...
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Known posets of tilting modules for finite dimensional algebras
Question: For which classes of finite dimensional algebras $A$ is the poset of tilting $A$-modules known?
Here two famous examples:
-For the path algebra of a linear oriented quiver of Dynkin type $...
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Regular sequence in cohomology of Grassmannians
$\DeclareMathOperator\Gr{Gr}$Consider the polynomial ring $\mathbb{Z}[x_1,\dots,x_m, y_1,\dots,y_n]$, I want to prove that the sequence $$x_1 + y_1, x_2 + x_1y_1 + y_2, \dots, x_my_{n-1} + x_{m-1}y_n, ...
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Is $(I(R:_{Q(R)} I))^n$ generated by $(fI)^n$ as $f$ varies over $(R:_{Q(R)} I)$?
Let $(R, \mathfrak m)$ be a Noetherian local domain of dimension $1$ which is not a UFD. Let $Q(R)$ be the fraction field of $R$. If $I\subsetneq \mathfrak m$ is a non-zero, non-principal ideal of $R$ ...
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Depth and codepth of an algebra
Let $A$ be a finite dimensional $K$-algebra over a field $K$ and
$0 \rightarrow A \rightarrow I^0 \rightarrow I^1 \rightarrow \cdots$
a minimal injective coresolution of the regular module $A$.
The ...
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Is taking Freyd envelopes adjoint to taking stable module categories?
Let $T$ be an (idempotent-complete) triangulated category. Then the Freyd envelope $mod(T)$ is an abelian category, the universal recipient of a homological functor $T \to mod(T)$. The Freyd envelope ...
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Do acyclic amenable groups exist?
Is there an example of a nontrivial discrete amenable group with vanishing integral homology?
To put the question in contrapositive. Given arbitrary acyclic group $Q$, is there some reason for the ...
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Bounds for sum of the homological dimensions in the incidence algebra of a Boolean lattice
Let $A$ be a finite dimensional algebra.
Define $\varphi_A:= \sup \{ \operatorname{pd} M + \operatorname{id} M \mid M \in \operatorname{ind}(A) \}$, where $\operatorname{pd} M$ denotes the projective ...
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Are projective tensor products left-exact if one considers only maps of norm at most 1?
Consider the category $\mathrm{Ban}$ of Banach spaces and bounded linear maps and the category $\mathrm{Ban}_1$ of Banach spaces and bounded linear maps of operator norm at most 1. Let $\otimes_\pi$ ...
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Infinite radical ideal cubed equals zero for tame hereditary Artin algebras
Let $A$ be a tame hereditary Artin algbera and mod$A$ the category of finitely generated (left) $A$-modules. Further, let rad$_A$ be the radical ideal of mod$A$, which is the smallest ideal containing ...
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Gluing objects of derived category of sheaves
Let $X$ be a locally compact topological space (may be assumed to be a stratified space with finite stratification).
Let $\{U_i\}$ be an open finite covering. Assume that over each $U_i$ we are given ...
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Does hereditary and connected imply that the underlying ring $k$ of a $k$-algebra is a field?
All rings are assumed to be associative and have a 1. Let $k$ be a commutative artininan ring and $R$ a finitely generated $k$-algebra. Is it true that if $R$ is connected and hereditary, then $k$ is ...
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Are the two families of Johnson invariants of the Torelli groups related beyond the first one?
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Johnson has defined two families $\tau_k,\...
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$S/I$-freeness of $I/I^2$ vs $I/I^{(2)}$, where $I$ is a radical ideal of regular local ring $S$
Let $I$ be a radical ideal of a regular local ring $S$. Put $R:=S/I$. Let $I^{(n)}$ be the $n$-th symbolic power of $I$. It is well-known that $I^n \subseteq I^{(n)}$.
Is it true that $I/I^2$ is $R$-...
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Is there a way to “derive” a (non-exact) functor which preserves images?
Let $F : \mathcal A \to \mathcal B$ be an additive functor between abelian categories. If $F$ is left exact, then under certain conditions $F$ admits right derived functors which “measure” its failure ...
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Semi-simple algebras over operads
I believe people thought about this questions, however I couldn't find any reference. I appreciate if someone could direct me to some detailed discussions about it.
The categories of associative ...
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Formal smoothness of path algebras and connections
Let $k$ be a field of characteristic zero and $A = kQ$ the path algebra associated with a quiver $Q$. The algebra $A$ is said to be formally smooth over $k$ if
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\Omega^1_kA = \operatorname{Ker}(\...
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Connection on relative topological periodic cyclic homology
I have been looking Bhatt-Morrow-Scholze's paper:
https://arxiv.org/pdf/1802.03261.pdf
and came to a naive question. Let $C$ be a dg-category (with assumptions?) over $\mathbb{F}_p[[z]]$ and view this ...
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Projective dimension and subrings
$\DeclareMathOperator\pd{pd}$Suppose that $R$ is a commutative ring and $R'$ is a subring of $R$ such that $R$ is a free $R'$-module of finite rank. Assume that both $R$ and $R'$ are regular local ...
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Splitting of $\mathbb{Z}/p\to E\to (\mathbb{Z}/p)^n$ in cohomological terms
Let $d>1$ be an odd integer. Given a simplicial set $X$ and $[\gamma]\in H^2(X,\mathbb{Z}/d)$, there exists a fibration $N\mathbb{Z}/d\to E\to X$, with $$E= X_\gamma:=N\mathbb{Z}/d\times_{\gamma} X....
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When can GKZ setup encompass HMS?
Are there any instances when the Landau-Ginzburg superpotential describing the mirror of a smooth projective Fano variety $X_\Sigma$ is encompassed by a GKZ hypergeometric system? In some sense I am ...
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A formula for the projective dimension of finite dimensional algebras
Let $A$ be a finite dimensional ring-indecomposable $K$-algebra that is not selfinjective for $K$ a field and let $I(A)$ denote the injective envelope of the regular module $A_A$. Define the stable $A$...
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Linearity of topological periodic cyclic homology
Let $A$ be an $E_\infty$ ring spectrum, $B$ a ring spectrum. Then if I understand correctly, $TP(A)$ is a ring spectrum by the lax monoidal property of $TP$. Suppose there is a map of ringed spectra ...
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Comparing stabilization of stable category modulo injectives and a Verdier localization
Let $\mathcal A$ be an abelian category with enough injectives. Let $\mathcal I$ be the collection of injective objects. Let $\mathcal A/\mathcal I$ be the quotient category whose objects are same as ...
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How to calculate $\mathrm{TP}(\mathbb{F}_p[t])$?
$\DeclareMathOperator\TP{TP}$I am trying to learn about topological periodic cyclic homology following the notes:
https://www.uni-muenster.de/IVV5WS/WebHop/user/nikolaus/Papers/Lectures.pdf
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How large must the characteristic of $k$ be, for the cohomology of the Lie algebra $\mathfrak{sl}_n(k)$ to be exterior as in characteristic zero?
$\DeclareMathOperator\SU{SU}$In this question, all Lie algebra cohomology is of the form $H^*(\mathfrak{g}; k)$, with $k$ the trivial one-dimensional representation of $\mathfrak{g}$. All Lie algebra ...
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Are module finite algebras over semiperfect rings again semiperfect?
Let $S$ be a Noetherian semiperfect ring (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfect_ring). Let $R$ be a module finite associative $S$-algebra. Then, is $R$ also a semiperfect ring? (Clearly, $R$ is ...
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Comparing the Stacks Project Homotopy limit with limits in the $\infty$-category
In the Stacks project Tag 08TC, there is a definition of a homotopy limit in a derived category, and I expect it to compare with a limit in the $\infty$-categorical enhancement. I guess this is also ...
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Two spectral sequences arising from a simplicial spectrum
Let $X_\bullet$ be a simplicial spectrum, and let $X = |X_\bullet|$ be the geometric realization.
Let's assume each $X_n$ is connective.
From this situation, we can form two filtrations on $X$: the ...
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How does the behaviour of a hyperderived functor of many variables change if you use $\prod$-totalisation instead of $\oplus$-totalisation?
$\newcommand{\tot}{\operatorname{Tot}}\newcommand{\A}{\mathscr{A}}\newcommand{\L}{\mathbb{L}}\newcommand{\R}{\mathbb{R}}$Say $T$ is is a functor $\A_1\times\A_2\times\cdots\times\A_n\to\A$ of Abelian ...
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From exact triangles in the stable category of maximal Cohen--Macaulay modules to short exact sequences
Let $R$ be a local Gorenstein ring. Let $\underline{\text{CM}}(R)$ be the stable category of maximal Cohen--Macaulay modules, it is known to carry a triangulated structure. My question is: If $M\to N\...
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Using the mapping cone to show that a chain map defines a stable equivalence between two symmetric algebras
This question is about an argument in the proof of Theorem 9.8.8 in Linckelmanns Block Theory of Finite Group Algebras. I need to understand the argument in order to do something similar in my ...
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Adjunctions and inverse limits of derived categories
Consider a tower $\dots\to A_{2}\to A_{1}$ of rings. This gives rise to a diagram $\mathbb{N}^{\text{op}}\to\text{Cat}_{\infty}$ of $\infty$-categories (confusing $\mathbb{N}^{\text{op}}$ with its ...
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Are there known minimal models for the cohomology of semisimple Lie algebras?
My student and I recently found a cute construction of a minimal model for the cohomology of a Lie algebra $\mathfrak{g}$. This is a "minimal model" in the sense that it is a minimal chain-...
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What conditions on an Abelian category allow members of a direct sum to be determined entirely by their components?
EDIT: In comments, with thanks to Maxime Ramzi, this question has a good answer in that what I want to be true is true when $\mathscr{A}$ satisfies axiom $\mathsf{AB}5$, that $\mathscr{A}$ is ...
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Is $\mathrm{Hom}_R(M,R)\neq \mathfrak m \mathrm{Hom}_R(M,R)$ if $M \neq \mathfrak m M$ and $\mathrm{Hom}_R(M,R)\neq 0$?
Let $(R,\mathfrak m)$ be a commutative Noetherian local ring and $M$ be an $R$-module such that $M \neq \mathfrak m M$ and $\mathrm{Hom}_R(M,R)\neq 0$. Then, is it true that $\mathrm{Hom}_R(M,R)\neq \...
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How is the classification of groups extensions by $H^2$ related to Yoneda Ext?
It is well-known that group extensions
$$1\to A \to H \to G \to 1$$
where $A$ is abelian with a $G$-action such that the conjugation action of $G$ on $A$ agree with this fixed action are classified ...
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Why is this map a split monomorphism?
I have a question regarding a lemma in the proof of Hopkins-Neeman Correspondence.
It is the beginning part of Lemma 1.2 in the The Chromatic Tower for D(R)
Let $Y$ be an object of the derived ...
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A complex with homology $=R/p$
Given a Noetherian ring $R$ .
I am looking for a bounded complex $X$ of finitel geenerated projectives over $R$ whose homology is $R/p$. Infact I just need $X$ to have $\operatorname{Supp}(H(X)) = \...
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Vanishing of $\operatorname{Ext}_R^{1}(M,R)$ when $R$ is a Gorenstein local ring of dimension $1$ and $M$ is not finitely generated
Let $(R,\mathfrak m)$ be a Gorenstein local ring of dimension $1$. Let $M$ be an $R$-module (not finitely generated) such that $M\neq \mathfrak m M$ and there exists a non-zero-divisor $x\in \mathfrak ...
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The Krull dimension of the tensor product of rings
The Krull dimension of a ring $R$ is defined as the length of the longest chain of prime ideals in it. Let $R_i$, for $i\in\mathbb{N}$ denote a sequence of commutative Noetherian rings of Krull ...
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When is a functor of chain complexes triangulated?
Let $\textsf{A}, \textsf{B}$ be abelian categories.
Let $F: \operatorname{Ch}(\textsf{A}) \to \operatorname{Ch}(\textsf{B})$ be an additive functor of chain complexes. If $F$ preserves chain ...
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Homotopy theory of differential objects
In Kashiwara and Schapira's wonderful book Categories and Sheaves, they define a category with translation to be a category $\mathsf{C}$ equipped with an auto-equivalence $S: \mathsf{C} \to \mathsf{C}$...
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