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Can the completion of a local domain which is not a field be a field?
I would like to prove/disprove the following claim:
Let $A$ be an equicharacteristic local domain, and denote by $\widehat{A}$ its completion with respect to its maximal ideal. If $\widehat{A}$ is ...
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When does a local Cohen–Macaulay ring admit a non-zero finitely generated maximal Cohen–Macaulay module of finite injective dimension?
Let $(R,\mathfrak m)$ be a local Cohen–Macaulay ring. Then, it is well- nown that there exists a non-zero finitely generated $R$-module of finite injective dimension; for instance $\operatorname{Hom}...
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When is Hilbert-Samuel multiplicity of a local ring non-increasing along localization at prime ideals?
For Noetherian local ring $(R,\mathfrak m)$, let $e(R)$ denote the Hilbert-Samuel multiplicity of $R$ with respect to $\mathfrak m$ (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilbert%E2%80%93Samuel_function#...
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Analytic spread of an ideal after reduction
Let $(R,m)$ be a local ring and $I$ an ideal in $R.$ Let $l(I):=\dim \bigoplus_{n\geq 0}(I^n/mI^n)$ and $x\in R\setminus I.$
My question is
what is the relation between $l(I)$ anf $l(I+(x)/(x))?$
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Meaning of the statement "$a\in I$ is a general element of $I$"
Suppose $I$ is an ideal in a Noetherian local ring $(R,m)$. In some papers I have seen the following statement:
"$a\in I$ is a general element of $I$".
What is the definition of general element ...
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Uniform Artin-Rees bound for annihilators in Noetherian local rings
Let $(A,\mathfrak{m})$ be a Noetherian local ring. If $I$ is an ideal of $A$, then by (a weak version of) the Artin-Rees lemma, there exists $j \geq 0$ such that for all $i \geq j$,
$$\mathfrak{m}^i \...
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When does $R [x]/I $ have infinitely many idempotents in special case?
At < When does $R [x]/I $ has infinitely many idempotents? >, Er_Ro asked the following question.
Let $R $ be a commutative ring with identity and $R[x] $ its polynomial ring. I am looking for ...
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PAC field : Algebraically closed field :: ? : Henselian local ring
I'm wondering if the following exists in the world as a definition. I'll use the word "pseudo-Henselian." I'll restrict to DVRs for simplicity.
I'd want to call a DVR $(R,\mathfrak{m})$ pseudo-...
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How much can we say about the number of nilpotents in a finite local commutative ring?
A commutative ring is local if it has a single maximal ideal. If the ring is finite, this implies that all elements are either units or nilpotents. Further, all finite local rings have prime power ...
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Krull-dimension of local domain
Let $(R,{\frak m}_R)$ be a local domain (not necessarily Noetherian). That is, $R$ is integral and ${\frak m}_R$ is the unique maximal ideal of $R$. Suppose that ${\frak m}_R$ is finitely generated.
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maximal ideal in local subrings
Let $A,B$ be two local rings and put $\mathfrak{m}_A, \mathfrak{m}_B$ their maximal ideals. Now suppose that we have an injection $0 \to A \to B$ and put $\mathfrak{n} := A \cap \mathfrak{m}_B $. It ...
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Local rings $R \subsetneq S$ with $R$ regular and $S$ Cohen-Macaulay, non-regular
Let $R \subseteq S$ be local rings with maximal ideals $m_R$ and $m_S$.
Assume that:
(1) $R$ and $S$ are (Noetherian) integral domains.
(2) $\dim(R)=\dim(S) < \infty$, where $\dim$ is the Krull ...
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On the Completion of a complete local ring
Let $(R,\mathfrak{m})$ be a complete local ring, $a_{\lambda}$ be a decreasing net of ideals in $R$, indexed by a directed set. Consider the completion under $a_{\lambda}$-topology $A=\underleftarrow{\...
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A Question About Free Resolutions
I would warmly appreciate it if someone could tell me whether the following question has an affirmative answer. I am new to the field of commutative algebra, so I am simply trying to fill in some (...
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Localization of a maximal Cohen-Macaulay module
Let $(R,m)$ be a Cohen-Macaulay local ring of dimension $d\geq 2$ and $M$ an module with depth$M=d.$
Is there any example of $M$ such that
$(1)$ $M_p$ is not free for some $p\in Ass(R)$ and
$(2)$...
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Properties of d-sequence
Let $x_1,\ldots,x_n$ is a sequence in a Noetherian local ring $R$. We say $x_1,\ldots,x_n$ is a $d$-sequence if
1) $x_i\notin (x_1,\ldots,\hat{x_i},\ldots,x_n),$
2) for all $k\geq i+1$ and all $i\...
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An example of a ring $R$ with the property that for each $P=Ann_R(r)\in {\rm Min}(R)$ we have $Ann_R(P)=Rr$.
I'm looking for an example of a commutative (preferably local) ring $R$ such that ${\rm dim}R>0$ and $R$ has the property that for each $P=Ann_R(r)\in {\rm Min}(R)$ we have $Ann_R(P)=Rr$.
This ...
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On $\text{depth}_S\left(\dfrac {S}{JS+xS}\right)$, when $\text{depth}_R(R/J)=0$, and $R\to S$ is a certain flat map of local rings
Let $(R, \mathfrak m) \xrightarrow{\phi} (S,\mathfrak n) $ be a flat homomorphism of local rings such that $\mathfrak n=\mathfrak m S +xS$ for some $x\in \mathfrak n \setminus \mathfrak n^2$. Let $J$ ...
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Symbolic power of an ideal associated to non-singular algebraic set
Let $Z\subset \mathbb P^n$ be a reduced non-singular algebraic set and $I$ denote the saturated homogeneous ideal of $Z$. I have seen the following result without proof:
For all $ n\geq 1$, $I^{(n)}=(...
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Valuation ring whose maximal ideal and every ideal of finite height are principal
Let $(R, \mathfrak m)$ be a valuation ring such that $\mathfrak m$ and every ideal of finite height is principal. Then is $R$ Noetherian , i.e. a discrete valuation ring ?
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Reducedness of a ring with prime nilradical
Let $A$ be a regular ring and $\mathfrak q$ be an ideal, such that $\sqrt{\mathfrak q}$ is prime. Further assume that $\mathfrak q$ is locally principal (i.e. $\mathfrak q$ is an irreducible divisor ...
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covers of complete regular local rings
It is well-known that if one assumes algebraic closedness and characteristic 0 of the residue field then finite covers of complete DVRs are all of the form $A[x]/(x^m-a)$ for some $a \in A$ (direct ...
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On image of map $\text{Ext}^1_R(X,F)\to \text{Ext}^1_R(X,G)$ induced by $R$-linear map of free modules $F\to G$ with entries in the maximal ideal
$\DeclareMathOperator\Ext{Ext}$Let $(R,\mathfrak m)$ be a Noetherian local ring. Let $F,G$ be finitely generated free $R$-modules and $f:F\to G$ be an $R$-linear map such that $f(F)\subseteq \mathfrak ...
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The quotient of an algebra with an ideal whose generators are decomposed as the product of irreducible elements
I would like to find reference for the following statement.
I need it only in the particular case when $A=\mathcal{O}_{(\mathbb{C}^n, 0)}$ is the local algebra of holomorphic germs $(\mathbb{C}^n, 0) \...
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Flat and algebraic (non-integral) local rings extension $R \subseteq S$ with $m_RS=m_S$
Let $R \subseteq S$ be two Noetherian local rings, not necessarily regular, which are integral domains,
with $m_RS=m_S$, namely, the ideal in $S$ generated by $m_R$ (= the maximal ideal of $R$) is $...
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Do you know a finite unitary reversible ring that is not isomorphic to its opposite? And the minimal with that property?
Do you know a finite unitary reversible ring that is not isomorphic to its opposite? And the minimal with that property?
The examples of rings not isomorphic to their opposite that I know of are not ...
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Power series ring $\Theta[[X_1,\ldots,X_d]]$ and prime ideals
Let $\Theta$ be a domain. We shall choose $d$ elements $\theta_1,\ldots,\theta_d \in \Theta$ such that any chosen $j$ elements $\theta_{i_1},\ldots,\theta_{i_j}$ form a prime ideal $(\theta_{i_1},\...
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Is there a prime of height $i$ in support of $H^i_I(R)$?
$I$ is an ideal of a local Noetherian ring $R$ and $i>0$ .
Clearly the height of primes in support of $H^i_I(R)$ is at least $i$
The question is if it
contains a prime of height $i$, specially ...
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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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Is it true that monomorphisms of local Artinian $\mathbb{R}$-algebras are regular?
A Weil algebra is a finite-dimensional real algebra, in which each element is the uniquely sum of a scalar and a nilpotent (so nilpotents constitute the only maximal ideal of codimension 1). In other ...
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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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On certain definition of arithmetical ring
The definition of an arithmetical ring states that
A ring $R$ is arithmetical if the ideal lattice is distributive or equivalently $R$ is locally a valuation ring.
I was reading a paper where ...
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On Noetherianity and local ness of a completed tensor product
Let $R$ be a regular local complete (with respect to the maximal ideal) ring with field of fraction $K$. Let $S\cong R[[x_1,\cdots, x_n]]/J$ (this is a Noetherian local ring which is an $R$-algebra) ...
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A question concerning cancellation of ideals
I am working on a number theory project, and at one stage, I encounter a commutative algebra problem. Vaguely speaking, my hope is to show that two ideals are equal. Now I shall explain the data I am ...
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What would be the quotient groups $U_{\mathrm{gen}}/U_{\mathrm{gen}}^{(n)}$ and $U_{\mathrm{gen}}^{(n)}/U_{\mathrm{gen}}^{(n+1)}$?
Let $K \supseteq \mathbb{Q}_p$ be a $p$-adic field with ring of integer $O$ and maximal ideal $m$. Let $O^*$ be the group of units in $O$.
Consider the group of units $U^{(0)}=U=O^*$ and $U^{(n)}=1+m^...
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Generators for Ideals in ring of multivariate Laurent Polynomials
Consider the following problem:
Find an ideal $I \subset \mathbb{Q}[x^{\pm}_1,x^{\pm}_2,x^{\pm}_3]$ such that $I_{aff} \subset \mathbb{Q}[x_1, x_2, x_3] = I \cap k[x_1, x_2, x_3]$ requires more ...
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Structure of Complete Local Rings
Let $X$ be a proper $n$-dimensional $k$-scheme and $x \in X$ a closed point. Consider the stalk $\mathcal{O}_{X,x}$. We consider now it's completion $O_{X,x}^{\wedge}$ wrt it's maximal ideal $m_x$.
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Power series ring $R[[X_1,\ldots,X_d]]$ over a domain $R$
Let $R$ be a domain and
\begin{align*}
T \,\colon= R[[X_1,\ldots,X_d]].
\end{align*}
Suppose that we have $d$ elements $f_1,\ldots,f_d \in T$ and let us consider an ideal $J$ of $T$ such that $(f_1,\...
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Primes of the power series rings
Let $A_n \colon= K[[X_1,\ldots,X_n]]$ be a $n$-variable formal power series ring. By setting $X_n \mapsto 0$, we obtain a natural surjection
\begin{equation*}
\psi_{n,n-1} \colon A_n \...
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Relation between lifts of simple roots and lifts of idempotents (Henselian property)
Let $f:A\to B$ be a morphism of commutative rings. Given a monic $\varphi\in A[x]$ write $Z(A,\varphi)$ for the set of simple roots of $\varphi$ in $A$. Consider the following properties of $f:A\to B$....
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Integral closure of lexsegment ideal
Let $R=k[x_1,\ldots,x_d]$ where $k$ is a field and $I$ be a lexsegment ideal of $R$ and $l(I)=d$ (where $l(I)$ is analytic spread of $I$).
Is $I$ integrally closed?
If I is generated by elements ...
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Is it true that the functor of completion of a module over a local ring is injective on isomorphism classes?
Let $A$ be a commutative Noetherian local ring and $\hat A$ be its completion. Then we have the functor of completion from the category of finitely generated $A$-modules to the category of finitely ...
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Analytic spread of an ideal
How to calculate analytic spread of the ideal $I=\left<xyw^2,xyz^2,xw^2+yz^2\right>$ in $\mathbb Q[x,y,z,w]?$
I think it is 3.
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Asymptotic stability of prime divisors
Suppose $I$ is an ideal in a formally equidimensional local ring $R.$ Let $A(I)$ and $\overline A(I)$ denote Ass$R/I^n$ and Ass$R/\overline{I^n}$ for all large $n$ respectively.
My question is
What ...
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Intersections of Noetherian regular local rings of finite Krull dimensions
Let us consider Noetherian regular local rings $R_i$ of finite Krull-dimensions for each $i \geq 1$ such that
\begin{equation*}
R_1 \supset R_2 \supset \cdots
\end{equation*}
Suppose each embedding $\...
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Popescu-Neron Desingularization for K[[T_1,...,T_∞]]
Let $K[[T_1,...,T_n]]$ be a finitely many variables formal power series ring over a field $K$.
Dorin Popescu proved that there are smooth algebras $A_{\lambda}$'s which are of finite type over $K$ ...
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Automorphism on F_2[[X,S]]
Let us define the automorphism $\sigma$ on ${\Bbb F}_2[[X,S]]$ such that
$\sigma \colon S \mapsto S + S^2 + S^3$
$\sigma \colon X \mapsto X + S$.
It is easy to see that the ideal $(S)$ is stable ...
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Super-Gorenstein ideal of ${\Bbb F}_p[[X_1,\ldots,X_n]]$
Let $A \colon= {\Bbb F}_p[[X_1,\ldots,X_n]]$ be a $n$-variable power series ring over a finite field ${\Bbb F}_p$. We put ${\frak m}_A \colon= (X_1,\ldots,X_n)$.
Definition(Super-Gorenstein ideal): $...
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Universally catenary and all its formal fibers over minimal members are Cohen-Macaulay but it has a nonCohen-Macaulay formal fiber
Please help me to find a Noetherian local ring $R$ such that: $R$ is universally catenary and all its formal fibers over minimal members of $Spec(R)$ are Cohen-Macaulay but $R$ has a nonCohen-Macaulay ...
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Krull's intersection theorem for commutative local not necessarily noetherian rings
Is there a characterisation of those commutative local not necessarily noetherian rings that satisfy Krull's intersection theorem ? How can the intersection theorem be phrased in terms the module ...
