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Tagged with sheaf-cohomology cohomology
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Under what generality are the compactly supported singular and sheaf cohomologies equal?
Edit: I have since resolved my question.
If X is locally compact Hausdorff in addition to being cohomologically locally contractible with coefficients in $A$ - eg it is a manifold or an open subset of ...
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Exact functor in syntomic cohomology
By Tag 04C4 of the Stacks Project, for $f:X\rightarrow Y$ a closed immersion of schemes, the pushforward $f_*$ is exact for abelian sheaves on the big syntomic site.
Is it also true for a finite flat ...
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Reference for isomorphism between group cohomology and singular cohomology
Let $G$ be a (discrete) group, $X$ a topological space that works as a classifying space for $G$, and $\mathcal{L}$ a local system on $X$ with stalk $L$. It is a fairly standard result that
$$ H^i(G, ...
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A question about cohomology with local coefficient
Let's consider the next theorem.
Theorem
[The cohomology Leray-Serre Spectral sequence] Let $R$ be a
commutative ring with unit. Given a fibration $F\hookrightarrow E\overset{p}{%
\rightarrow }B$, ...
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Canonical product in sheaf cohomology
EDIT: Let $\mathcal{F},\mathcal{G}$ be sheaves of abelian groups on a topological space $X$. Then there exists a canonical cup product
$$H^i(X,\mathcal{F})\otimes_\mathbb{Z}H^j(X,\mathcal{G})\to H^{i+...
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Exterior product of Euler Exact Sequence
Consider the Euler exact sequence:
$ 0\longrightarrow \mathcal{O}_{\mathbb{P}^n} \longrightarrow \mathcal{O}_{\mathbb{P}^n}(1)^{n+1}\longrightarrow \mathcal{T}_{\mathbb{P}^n} \longrightarrow 0 $
This ...
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Formula for the Euler characteristic of a local system on $\mathbb{P}^1$
Let $X := \mathbb{P}^1$, $S\subset X$ a finite set of points, $U := X - S$, and $j : U\rightarrow X$ the inclusion.
Let $F$ be a complex local system on $U$ of rank $r$, and let $F_0$ be a typical ...
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On the upper-bound for a type of quintuple Kloosterman sums
Sorry to disturb, dear experts here. I have a question involving the quintuple Kloosterman sum, and expect some hints to show the upper-bound.
My question is, for any $x,y,z,w,\delta \in \mathbb{Z}$ ...
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Estimates for certain double-Kloosterman sums
Sorry to disturb. I encounter a double-Kloosterman sum, which needs some help from the experts here.
For any $q\in \mathbb{N}^+$, how can we estimate the type of sum
$$ \sideset{_{}^{}}{^{\ast}_{}}\...
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A question involving the three-dimensional Kloosterman sum
Sorry to disturb. I have a question involving the three-dimensional Kloosterman sum, which needs some help from the experts here.
For any $\alpha, \beta, \gamma \in \mathbb{Z}$ and $q\in \mathbb{N}^+$,...
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Artin-Winters proof of semi-stable reduction theorem: details
I've been reading through Artin-Winters proof of the semi-stable reduction theorem (Degenerate fibers and stable reduction of curves) and found myself confused about the following detail—
Let $\...
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Base change of cohomology when the cohomology is a torsion
Let $(R,m,k)$ be a discrete valuation ring, where $k=R/m$. Let $X\rightarrow \mathrm{Spec}R$ be a projective, integral and flat $R$-scheme. Let $\mathscr F$ be a coherent sheaf such that $H^i(X,\...
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First Chern class of torsion sheaves
Let $X$ be a smooth projective variety, $\mathscr T$ a torsion sheaf with irreducible support of codimension $1$, say $Z$. Then the first Chern class $c_1(\mathscr T)$ is of form $r[Z]$. Is there ...
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Cohomology of Grothendieck topology
My naïve cartoon picture of the construction of étale cohomology is this:
start with a scheme, associate to it a Grothendieck topology (making a site).
A functor from the Grothendieck topology to ...
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Cohomology of doubly pinched torus via spectral sequences
Let $f:T^2\to Y$ be a resolution of singularities where $Y$ is a torus with two "pinched" points (or, if you prefer, two copies of $\mathbb{P}^1$ meeting at two points). I'm interested in ...
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Continuity property for Čech cohomology
Suppose we have an inverse system of compact Hausdorff spaces $\lbrace X_i , \varphi_{ij} \rbrace_{i\in I}$ and that each space has a presheaf $\Gamma_i$ assigned to it in such a way that $\Gamma_i(\...
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Explicit map between $\check{H}^1(M,\underline{\mathbb{R}})$ and $H^1(M,\mathbb{R})$
Is there a way to construct an explicit isomorphism between Cech cohomology and singular cohomology on a smooth manifold for degree 1? If yes can this be extended to higher degee?
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Does cohomology and base change hold if supported at a point?
I have a flat, quasicompact, and separated map $p : X \to \mathbb{A}^1$ and I know that $R^i p_* \mathcal{O}_X$ vanishes everywhere except possibly $0 \in \mathbb{A}^1$.
Q1: Does "cohomology and ...
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Pushforward in Compactly Supported Cohomology
Suppose $X,Y$ are locally compact Hausdorff spaces and $f:X\to Y$ is a topological submersion of relative dimension $n$. By this we mean that for all points $x\in X$, there exists an open neighborhood ...
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What is the smallest number $d$ such that $H^1(X,\pi^*\mathcal{O}_{\mathbb{P}_k^1}(d))$ vanishes?
Let $X$ be a reduced projective scheme of pure dimension 1 over the field $k$. Let $\pi: X \to \mathbb{P}_k^1$ be a finite, flat and surjective morphism onto the projective line.
What is the ...
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Commutativity between functors on sheaves of abelian groups
I am trying to understand certain properties of sheaf theory, but I'm having trouble finding the notions to answer my questions. I'd be really glad if someone could help me with the following. Let $f :...
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Convolution of sheaves on R
I am trying to understand a basic computation of convolution. Throughout, $R$ is the real line as a topological group and $k$ is some base field. I would like to understand the computation of the ...
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Continuous map with homeomorphic fibers whose associated $H^{k}_c$ sheaf is not a local system?
Let $ f: X \to Y$ be a continuous map between connected manifolds s.t. for all $y \in Y$ the fiber $f^{-1}(y)$ is homeomorphic to some fixed connected manifold $Z$.
Let $k$ be a ring and for every $...
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Do the cohomology groups of the structure sheaf of a smooth resolution depend on the resolution?
Let $X$ be an affine variety. Let $Y$ be smooth and let the map $f\colon Y\rightarrow X$ be proper birational. We will call $Y$ a smooth resolution of $X$.
Do the cohomology groups $H^i(Y,\mathcal{O}...
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Does hypercohomology of the Koszul complex compute sheaf cohomology?
Let $i:X \to \mathbb{P}^n$ be a smooth projective variety defined by the vanishing locus of polynomials $(\underline{f}) = (f_1,\ldots,f_k)$ which have degrees $>0$ and are pairwise coprime, ...
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The sheaf propagation is open in the zero section
Let $X$ a smooth manifold and $F$ a sheaf (let's say of abelian groups) on $X$. We will say that $F$ propagates at $x\in X$ in the (co)-direction $p \in T_x^*X$ if for all $C^1$-function $\phi$ ...
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difference between the small and big étale/flat/... site
What is the difference between the small and the big étale (or flat or syntomic or ...) site? How does the cohomology vary? When should I use which one? Up to now, I have always used the small sites.
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Equivalence of different cohomology groups
Let $X$ be a topological space (may be assumed to be locally compact). Let $A$ be either a field or $\mathbb{Z}$. One can consider various cohomology groups:
(1) singular cohomology $H_{sing}^*(X,A)$;...
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Reference request: local cohomology in disjoint union
I have a topological space $X$ and two disjoint, closed subspaces $Y$ and $Z$ of $X$. I believe that in this situation, for any abelian sheaf $\mathcal{F}$ on $X$ and any $p \in \mathbb{N}$, there is ...
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Injective model structure on sheaves of bounded complexes of $A$-modules
The following might be very well known for people who works with model categories, but I do not find the answer.
Let $A$-be a ring. Denote $\mathbf{Ch}_+(A)$ the category of positive degree cochain ...
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Is there a (satisfying) proof that cellular cohomology is isomorphic to simplicial cohomology that doesn't use relative cohomlogy?
That singular and de Rham cohomologies of a smooth manifold are isomorphic has two proofs that I know of. The classical one uses Stokes' theorem to give the isomorphism explicitly. The second proof ...
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Action of automorphisms on cohomology with supports
Let $x$ be the closed point of an $n$-dimensional local scheme $X$, essentially smooth over a field $k$. Let $M$ be a sheaf on the category of smooth $k$-varieties (in either Zariski or Nisnevich ...
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Axioms for sheaf cohomology
Let $R$ be a commutative ring and $X$ a topological space. Define a sheafy cohomology theory (see here) to be a collection of functors $\mathrm{H}^q:\mathrm{Sh}(X;R\mathrm{Mod})\to R\mathrm{Mod}$ such ...
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Intuitive Approach to Sheaf and Cech Cohomology [closed]
Sheaf and Cech cohomology $H^*(X,\mathcal{F})$ (which give the same result when applied to good enough topological spaces) are a useful generalisation of the concepts of de Rham and Dolbeault ...
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Leray's theorem up to some degree
I am interested in the proof of Leray's theorem that relates Čech cohomology and sheaf cohomology.
The theorem states that if we have a space $X$, a sheaf $\mathcal{F}$ and a covering of $X$ such ...
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cohomology of an intermediate extension of a local system
Let $V$ be affine $n$-space over a field $k$; and $j \colon U \to V$ an open subscheme of $V$. Let $L$ be an $\ell$-adic local system on $U$.
Suppose the cohomology of $H^{\bullet}(U,L)$ does not ...
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l-adic cohomology and perverse sheaves
Let consider the map $tr:\mathbb{G}_{m}^{n}\rightarrow\mathbb{A}^{1}_{\mathbb{F}_{q}}$ given by the sum of the coordinates and let $\psi:\mathbb{F}_{q}\rightarrow\mathbb{Q}_{l}^{*}$ a non trivial ...
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Cech cohomology.
Let us consider the scheme $X$ and the coherent sheaf $\cal F$ on it. We consider finitely many affine open covers $U_{\lambda}$ with $\lambda \in \Lambda$. When I calculate Cech cohomology with $U_{\...
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A functorial property of higher right derived functors
Let $f:X \to Y$ be a projective morphism of complex Noetherian schemes. Assume $Y$ is smooth and for all $y \in Y$, $f^{-1}(y)$ is of pure dimension $1$. Let $\mathcal{F}_1, \mathcal{F}_2$ and $\...
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Cohomology of sheaf extended by zero
Let $X$ be a projective scheme of pure dimension $1$. Let $U$ be a open subscheme and $j:U \to X$ the open immersion. Let $\mathcal{F}$ be a coherent sheaf on $U$.
Denote by $j_!(\mathcal{F})$ the ...
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The Existence of Pure Resolutions, Given a Degree Sequence?
I have been trying to understand the proof of the following theorem for the last month, I read some basics of sheaves theory and their cohomology, but still can't get the idea of this important ...
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Example of non-vanishing of first cohomology of a torsion coherent sheaf on a curve
By a curve we mean a projective scheme of pure dimension one. Can some one give an example of a curve $C$ and a torsion coherent sheaf on $C$ such that its first cohomology group does not vanish?
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Compare global sections of restriction and pullback of sheaves
Let $X$ be a projective scheme and $X \subset \mathbb{P}^n$ for some positive integer $n$. Let $j:Z \hookrightarrow X$ be a closed subscheme. Is it true that $H^0(j^*\mathcal{N}_{X|\mathbb{P}^n}) \...
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Is the higher direct image sheaf of a locally free sheaf over $\mathbb{P}^1$ locally free?
Let $f:X \to \mathbb{P}^1$ be a projective flat morphism, $X$ is a projective scheme. Let $\mathcal{F}$ be a locally free sheaf on $X$. Are the higher direct image sheaves $R^if_*\mathcal{F}$ locally ...
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Vanishing of Ext group
Let $C$ be a cartier divisor on a smooth projective surface in $\mathbb{P}^3$. Then we get the short exact sequence $$0 \to \mathcal{O}_X(-C) \to \mathcal{O}_X(-C_{red}) \to F \to 0$$
for some sheaf $...
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cohomology and $j_!$
I have a projective variety $X$ and an open immersion $j : U \to X$.
Say I have a sheaf, locally free in my case of interest, $\mathcal{S}$ on $U$. Is there any reasonable relationship between $H^i(X,...
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How to Draw Complex Line Bundles
I am giving a presentation soon on the Classification of Complex Line Bundles and I would like to have some very "basic" visualizations to use as examples.
Background and Context
I am considering ...
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