Questions tagged [minimal-model-program]
minimal model program is part of the birational classification of algebraic varieties.
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Is being of general type stable under generization
This question is about how varieties of general type over an algebraically closed field of characteristic zero $k$ behave under generization in families.
Definition. An integral projective ...
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Is the generalized Kummer threefold rational in characteristics 3?
Let $E_i\!: y_i^2 = x_i^3 - x_i$, $i = 1, 2, 3$ be three copies of the supersingular elliptic curve in characteristics $3$. Consider on $E_i$ the following automorphism of order $3$:
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\sigma(x_i,...
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$K_X+B \equiv 0$ implies $K_X + B \sim_\mathbb{Q} 0$?
Let $(X,B)$ be a projective log canonical pair (here I mean $B \geq 0$). Assume that the coefficients of $B$ are rational, and that $K_X+B \equiv 0$. Is it true that $K_X + B \sim_\mathbb{Q} 0$? I ...
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Small contraction for Hyperkähler Varieties
I have the following basic question. Everything is over $\mathbb{C}$.
Let $X$ be a hyperkähler (irreducible holomorphic symplectic) variety and we consider a small contraction $f\colon X \rightarrow ...
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Intuition behind Kawamata's definition of a relative movable Cartier divisor
I am trying to develop a good geometric intuition and to understand the motivation behind Kawamata's definition of a relative movable Cartier divisor in Section 2 of reference [1]:
[1] Y. Kawamata, ...
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Tie-Breaking Trick for Log Canonical Pairs and F-pure pairs in Positive Characteristic
Let $X$ be a projective 3-fold in characteristic $p>0$. Let $(X, D)$ be a klt pair, and $D'$ a $\mathbb{R}$-Cartier divisor such that $D'=A'+B'$, where $A\geq 0$ is an ample $\mathbb{Q}$-divisor ...
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Movable divisor with base locus on a hyperkahler variety
I'm looking for an example of the following:
$X$ is a hyperkahler fourfold (deformation equivalent to $K3^{[2]}$);
$D$ is a movable divisor on $X$ with $D^4=0$; and the base locus of
$D$ is a ...
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Small contractions as blow ups
To improve my chances of getting answers/ comments I post my mathstackexchange question https://math.stackexchange.com/q/2808852/42548 also here.
I am trying to learn a bit about birational morphisms:...
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How to split a Multi-section into finitely many Sections via base-change?
Let $:f:X\to Y$ be a projective surjective morphism between two normal varieties over $\mathbb{C}$. Assume that $f$ has only $1$-dimensional fibers. Let $D$ be a multi-section of $f$, i.e., $D$ is a ...
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Flatness of Fano Contractions
In his 1984 paper Cone of Curves, Kawamata asks on p 629 if a Fano Contraction is flat. ( an extremal ray contraction is called a Fano Contraction if the dimension of the target is less than the ...
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Is there a purely inseparable covering $\mathbb{A}^2 \to K$ of a Kummer surface $K$ over $\mathbb{F}_{p^2}$?
Let $E_i\!: y_i^2 = x_i^3 + a_4x_i + a_6$ be two copies ($i = 1$, $2$) of a supersingular elliptic curve over a finite field $\mathbb{F}_{p^2}$, for odd prime $p > 3$. Consider the Kummer surface $...
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Compactifying morphisms and ample line bundles
Let $f:X\to Y$ be a projective morphism between two normal quasi-projective varieties, and $L$ a $f$-ample line bundle on $Y$. Then the claim is: There is a compactication $\bar{f}:\overline{X}\to\...
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How can I describe in explicit geometric terms the (in general non-complete) linear system?
Let $\varphi\!: S \to S^\prime$ be a birational morphism of projective non-singular irreducible surfaces over a (algebraically closed) field $k$ and let $D \in \mathrm{Div}(S)$. Also, let $\big(\...
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Section ring $R(X,D)$ of $D$ is finitely generated if $\kappa (X,D) \leq 1$
In the remark on the bottom of page 5 of this paper, the author states that
It is well-known fact that the algebra of a Divisor $D$ with $\kappa (X,D) \leq 1$ is finitely generated over $k$. In ...
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Map associated to linear system onto curve is morphism
In Mumford's first paper on Surfaces in char $p$ [1], part 2 Step (II), he wants to show that, given an indecomposable curve of canonical type $D$ on a smooth projective surface $F$ with $p_g(F)=0, ...
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Minimal Model Program for sub-lc pairs
In many articles of the minimal model program the authors work with sub-lc pairs instead of lc-pairs. In other words, they consider non-necesarilly effective boundary divisors $B$.
Is it expected (...
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Pseudo-effective divisor which is not nef in any birational model
Let $X$ be a smooth complex projective algebraic variety and let $D$ be a $\mathbb{Q}$-Cartier pseudo-effective divisor on $X$. Lets say that $D$ is birationally nef
if there exists a birational ...
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Finding basis of cohomology of a symplectic manifold by using Symplectic Minimal Model Program
My question is about Floer theory via symplectic surgery of Minimal Model program for finding basis of cohomology.
Motivation: Perelman for solving Thurston's Geometrization Conjecture used some sort ...
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Finiteness of models around a non-pseudo-effective ray
Let $(X,\Delta) $ a klt pair and $\rho $ a numerical class of divisor that is not contained in the pseudo-effective cone. Let $(X,\Delta_i)$ be a sequence of klt pairs such that $K_X+\Delta_i$ is not ...
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relative tangent sheaf
Let $f:X\rightarrow Y$ be a surjective birational morphism of varieties. Suppose the center of the birational morphism is $Z$ and $f:f^{-1}(Z)\rightarrow Z$ is a $\mathbb{P}^n$-bundle. Consider the ...
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Bertini's type theorems over imperfect fields
Let $X$ be a projective variety over an imperfect (hence infinite and char(k)=p>0) field $k$. If the local rings of $X$ are all regular, then can we say that a general hyperplane section $H$ is also ...
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Deminormal and Gorenstein
Let X be an irreducible deminormal variety such that the normalisation is Gorenstein. Does it follow that X is also Gorenstein?
for deminormal definition, see https://arxiv.org/pdf/1506.02002.pdf
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computation of dualizing sheaf of a Cohen Macauley scheme
Please provide some reference for computation of dualizing sheaf of a Cohen Macauley scheme? (over char 0).
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dualizing sheaf of deminormal variety
Let X be a deminormal variety (over Char 0). Then is it true that the dualizing sheaf is divisorial?
Please provide a reference..
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A question about the dimension of a relatively ample divisor
Suppose $f: Y \to Z$ is a projective morphism of smooth varieties with connected fibers. If an effective divisor $H$ on $Y$ is relatively ample over $Z$, and $\dim Y >\dim Z$, is $h^0(Y, mH)>1$ ...
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Kuranishi family and smoothing of Calabi-Yau n-fold
Consider $X$ be a Calabi-Yau n-fold with at
most one ordinary double point singularity. Suppose $X$ is smoothable. Then it is known that the Kuranishi family of $X$ is a smoothing of $X$.
Now, ...
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Example of a non-algebraic singularity II
In an answer of this MO question, Frank Loray constructed an example of analytic singularity which is not algebraic. On the other hand, as I learned from one of Joël's comments in that question, ...
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Nefness property for symplectic equivalency of Moishezon manifolds
Definition:The two symplectic manifolds $(X,\omega_X)$ and $(Y,\omega_Y)$ are defined to be symplectically equivalent if there exists a diffeomorphism $\phi:X\to Y$ such that $\phi^∗ω_Y$ is in the ...
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Moishezon projectivity criterion for Moishezon spaces with canonical singularites
A Moishezon manifold is projective if and only if it is Kähler. This is no longer true for a singular Moishezon space. Moishezon proved a projectivity criterion for Moishezon spaces with isolated ...
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Cartier Divisor supported on singular locus
Let X be a variety with only normal crossing singularity. Let $D_1\cup....\cup D_n$ is the singular locus. Does there exists a Cartier divisor on X exactly supported on $D_i$ for all I ?
X is said to ...
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Picard number of a general fiber of a fiber contraction
Suppose in the last step of a MMP, we obtain a Mori fiber space $f: X \to Z$, and let $F$ be a general fiber of $f$, then is the Picard number $\rho(F)$ of $F$ equal to $1$? Notice that the relative ...
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Bogomolov–Miyaoka–Yau inequality for minimal varieties with intermediate Kodaira dimension $0<\kappa (X)<\dim X$
From the differential geometric proof of Yau and the algebraic proof of Miyaoka for minimal varieties of general type $\kappa (X)=\dim X$, we know that $$(-1)^nc_1^n(X)\leq (-1)^n\frac{2(n+1)}{n} c_1^...
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Castelnuovo and Artin contractibility criteria for families
In the course of a proof, I need some version of Castelnuovo and Artin's contractibility criteria for a family of surfaces. Say I have a family (flat is probably needed, in order to compare ...
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rational effective implies effective?
Let $X$ be a weak del pezzo surface, I Wonder whether the following statment is true:
Let $L$ be a line bundle on $X$, then $h^0(L)=0$ implies $h^0(nL)=0$ for all $n\geq 1$.
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Advantage of discrepancy
In the definition of Minimal model of projective variety, some authors use of discrepancy, and some others omit this condition. I am wondering to know the advantage of discrepancy In the definition of ...
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A theorem about log Calabi-Yau pairs
Let $X$ be a normal variety with $\mathbb Q$-Cartier divisor $D$, such that $K_X+D$ is $\mathbb Q$-Cartier. Let $(X,D)$ is log Calabi-Yau pair, i.e, $K_X+D\sim_\mathbb Q0$. (For example take $ X$ be a ...
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Adjunction formula on pair
Assume $X$ be a normal projective variety with $\mathbb Q$-Cartier divisor $D$, then can we extend adjunction formula on pair $(X,D)$?
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holomorphic fiber space when fibers are of general type
Let $\pi:X\to S$ be a holomorphic fibre space, then from birational geometry, the canonical divisor of general fibers are ample or trivial. When fibers are of general type?
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$L^2$ extension theorem
Is there an Ohsawa-Takagushi $L^2$-Extension theorem for Kahler manifolds? For projective varieties Siu-Paun proved:
Let $\pi \colon X \to \mathbb D$ be a projective family of $n$-folds and $X_0$ be ...
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Top self-intersection of the canonical divisor of a terminalization
Let $(X,\Delta)$ be a $n$-dimensional log canonica model,
and let $Y\rightarrow (X,\Delta)$ be a log terminalization
(meaning that $Y$ is the model obtained when we take a log resolution $\pi \colon ...
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A question about potentially birational divisor
I am reading the paper "On the birational automorphisms of varieties of general type", and I have a question about the property of potentially birational divisor.
Definition (potentially birational ...
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References for the minimal model program
What are some references for a beginning graduate student in algebraic geometry to learn about the minimal model program? I'm not thinking about entering this field, but rather I just want to know ...
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Quasi-projectivity of the moduli space of Kahler-Einstein Fano varities and vanishing Lelong number
Chi Li, Xiaowei Wang, Chenyang Xu proved the Quasi-projectivity of the moduli space of smooth Kahler-Einstein Fano manifolds. My question is about when central fibre $X_0$ along Kahler-Einstein Fano ...
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$m$-th root of holomorphic section of direct image of relative line bundle
Question edited after the answer of Sándor Kovács:
Let $f:X\to B$ be a holomorphic fibre space of smooth projective
varieties which $f$ is relatively semi-ample and take $\mu$ as $m$-th root of ...
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A Decomposition for Iitaka fibration
Let $\pi: X\to Y$ be an Iitaka fibration of projective varieties
$X,Y$, then is there always the following decomposition
$$K_Y+\frac{1}{m!}\pi_*\mathcal O_X(m!K_{X/Y})=P+N$$
where $P$ is ...
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$C^\infty$-curvature of Kawamata's singular hermitian metric
Let $X,Y$ are two projective varieties and $f:X\to Y$ is an Iitaka fibration. Consider the following singular hermitian metric $$h(\sigma,\sigma)=\left(\int_{X_y}|\sigma|^{\frac{2}{m!}}\right)^{m!}$$ ...
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Central fibre singularities
Let $f:X\to Y $ be a proper surjective holomorphic fibre space where $X,Y $ are projective varieties.
If the central fibre $X_0$ has at worst log terminal singularities,
then can we say that all ...
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Some questions on Kontsevich's moduli space
Motivation: Work of Eisenbud, Harris, and Mumford shows that
$\mathcal M_g$ is of general type when $g≥24$. Moreover, by Logan's function $f(g)$ , $\overline {\mathcal M_{g,n}}$ is of general type for ...
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Some examples where the plurigenera are nonconstant, when the fibres have worse singularities than canonical
Let start with a definition
Invariance of plurigenera: Choose $m$ large enough so that $mK_F$ has a non-zero global section for some fibre $F$. For any fibre $F$, we have $K_F = K_{X/D}~_{|F}$. So ...
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local description of $\mathbb{P}^2$-fibrations over $\mathbb{P}^1$
Let $X$ be a rational threefold (over the field of complex numbers) with terminal singularities. It is well-known that $X$ has only finitely many singular points $x_1,x_2, \ldots,x_n$.
To be more ...
