Questions tagged [sheaf-cohomology]
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Etale cohomology of a nodal (cuspidal) curve
Let $k$ be a separably closed field, and $X/k$ be a curve (not necessarily complete) with a single singularity, a simple node $x$. Suppose $\ell$ is a prime number invertible in $k$, how do we compute ...
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Higher cohomology of projective bundles
Let $C$ be a curve and $L$ be a line bundle with sufficiently large degree. Let $C_p$ denote the $p$-th symmetric product of $C$, which consists of all the effective divisors of degree $p$ on $C$. Let ...
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Top cohomology detecting compactness
I am looking for a reference for the fact that the top cohomology $H^n(X;A)$ of an $n$-dimensional manifold $X$ is non-trivial precisely when $X$ is compact.
I tried to ask this question on Math....
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When does sheaf cohomology commute with arbitrary direct sums?
It is well known and more or less proven in Hartshorne's 'Algebraic Geometry' (p. 209) that for every noetherian scheme $X$ and every collection of abelian sheaves $\mathcal{F}_i$ the canonical map
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Cohomology and base change without Noetherian assumption
In the "The Rising Sea" by Vakil one can find the base change theorem for proper morphisms over a locally Noetherian base (28.1.6). He later indicates (28.2.M) how one could exchange the ...
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fppf/ etale Cohomology calculate with Cech cohomology
Let $R$ be a commutative ring with one and $S$ commutative faithfully flat $R$-algebra (that is there is a faithfully flat ring map
let $\phi: R \to S$). Then the so called Amitsur complex
$R \to S^{\...
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Representability of flat cohomology by a group scheme
In his paper "Supersingular K3 surfaces", Artin states the following theorem (Theorem 3.1) without proof:
Let $\pi:X \to S = \mathrm{Spec}(k)$ be a smooth proper surface with $k$ an ...
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Extension between vector bundles inducing non-zero map on cohomology
Let $X$ be a projective variety over a field $k$ equipped with a very ample line bundle $\mathcal{O}_X(1)$. Suppose that $E, F$ are locally free sheaves of finite rank on $X$ and $c\in \mathrm{Ext}^i(...
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Reference request: Kleiman's proof of Snapper's Lemma
On page 4 of Nitin Nitsure's paper Construction of Hilbert and Quot Schemes, the author refers to the fact that Hilbert polynomials are indeed polynomials as
a special case of Snapper's Lemma, see &...
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$H^1(X, GL(n, \mathcal{O}_X))$ and Vector Bundles
Let $X$ be a nice space: a manifold, a variety over a field, or so on. We know that line bundles on $X$ up to isomorphisms are given by $H^1(X,\mathcal{O}_X^*)$.
Can it be generalized to higher rankal ...
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Sheaf cohomology on the formal completion of $\mathbb{P}^1_k$ at its north pole
Let $k$ be a field and let $\mathbb{P}^1_k$ be the projective line over $k$. Let $\mathcal{F}$ be a coherent sheaf on $\mathbb{P}^1_k$. The curve $\mathbb{P}^1_k$ is recovered by the two affine ...
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Automorphisms of Frobenius liftings and degeneration of the Hodge-de Rham spectral sequence
I am still studying Deligne and Illusie's paper (https://eudml.org/doc/143480), and I am again stuck, this time on pages 262/263.
Assume $X\longrightarrow S$ is a smooth morphism of $\mathbb{F}_{p}$-...
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Degeneration of Hodge-de Rham spectral sequence, exactness of a pairing and the trace morphism
If $X\longrightarrow S$, where $S=\operatorname{Spec}(k)$, is a proper smooth morphism of dimension $p$ between $\mathbb{F}_{p}$ schemes with Frobenius $F$, then there is an exact pairing $\wedge:\...
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Elementary proof of the exactness of Čech complex associated to a hypercovering ("Illusie's Conjecture")
Let $\mathcal{E}$ be a sheaf of abelian groups on a topological space (or a site). For an open covering $\mathfrak{U} = (U_i)_i$, it is well known that the augmented Čech complex $0 \to \mathcal{E} \...
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Sheaf cohomology of Grassmannian G(2,4) with values in twisted tautological bundles over an arbitrary field
Let k be an arbitrary field. Let $G(2,4)_k$ be the Grassmannian of 2-planes in 4-space over that field. Let $\mathcal{E}$ be the tautological quotient bundle on the Grassmannian. I am trying to ...
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Help about "Varieties with small Dual Varieties" by L.Ein
I'm studying the paper "Varieties with small Dual Varieties" by L.Ein and in the construction he gives about the $10-$dimensional spinor variety $S_4 \subset \mathbb{P}^{15}$ I'm finding ...
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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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Spectral sequence from resolution of condensed abelian groups
I am watching Scholze's and Clausen's masterclass on Condensed Mathematics and I don't understand or can find any references on something they said.
You have a resolution
$$ \dots \to \mathbb{Z}[\...
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Relationship between $H^1(X, \mathbb{T})$ and complex line bundles
Let $X$ be a compact metric space and consider the sheaf cohomology group $H^1(X, \mathbb{T})$. From a class in $H^1(X, \mathbb{T})$, I can get a principal $\mathbb{T}$-bundle over $X$ and from this, ...
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Dimension of global holomorphic sections of a line bundle
Let $K$ be the canonical line bundle of a compact Riemann surface $M$ of genus $g$. Consider the pull back of $K$ on $M \times M$ via projection on the first factor. What is the dimension of the space ...
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Elementary reference for Borel-Moore/locally finite homology
There is a homology theory called "Borel-Moore" or "locally finite" homology, which can either be constructed by using locally-finite chains or by more advanced sheaf-theoretic ...
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$L^r_M = i_* \circ \hat{L}^{r-1}_M \circ i^*$ by the projection formula and the Poincare duality
This is a question arising when I am reading
M. A. A. de Cataldo, L. Migliorini - The Hard Lefschetz Theorem and the topology of semismall maps, Ann. sci. École Norm. Sup., Serie 4 35 (2002) 759-772.
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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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Are flasque sheaves exactly the retracts of "canonically" flasque sheaves?
Let $X$ be a topological space. Let $X^\delta$ denote the space whose elements are the points of $X$, and which is equipped with the discrete topology. There is a continuous map $i : X^\delta\to X$ ...
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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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Connecting homomorphism in Cech cohomology
Let $M$ be a smooth manifold and $\mathcal{U}$ be a good open cover of $M$. If I have an exact sequence of sheaves
$$0 \longrightarrow A \stackrel{f}\longrightarrow B \stackrel{g}\longrightarrow C \...
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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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Elementary way to compute Hodge numbers of Grassmanian
I know that by using Hodge decomposition and the fact that Schubert cells are Hodge cycles you can compute the Hodge numbers of Grassmanian but is there a more elementary way to compute sheaf ...
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intuition about perverse sheaves
firstly, I would know if my very basic intuition on perverse sheaves is correct .
secondly, I would have some clarification in what perverse sheaves behaves better than regular sheaves .
my intuition ...
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Can morphisms of Mayer-Vietoris triangles be completed into a $3\times 3$ square?
Let $(X,\mathcal{O}_X)$ be a topological ringed space and $(U,V)$ be an open covering of $X$ (i.e. $U$ and $V$ are two open subsets of $X$ such that $U\cup V=X$). Let $\mathcal{F}$ and $\mathcal{F}'$ ...
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Serre vanishing on one-point blow-ups
This is basically the last step of problem 5.3.7 in Huybrechts' Complex Geometry.
Let $X$ be a complex manifold, $x \in X$, $E$ a holomorphic vector bundle on $X$ and $L$ a positive line bundle. ...
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Relation between characteristic cycle and singular support of constructible sheaf
Let $M$ be a real analytic manifold. Let $F$ be an object of the bounded derived category of sheaves on $M$ with real constructible cohomology sheaves. Let $CC(F)$ denote the characteristic cycle of $...
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Compute Cech cohomology with two open sets
Let $(X,\mathcal{O}_X)$ be a topological ringed space and $(U,V)$ be an open covering of $X$ (i.e. $U$ and $V$ are two open subsets of $X$ such that $U\cup V=X$). Let $\mathcal{F}$ be a sheaf of $\...
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Yoga on coherent flat sheaves $\mathcal{F}$ over projective space $\mathbb{P}^n$
I'm reading Mumfords's Lectures on Curves on an Algebraic Surface (jstor-link: https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt1b9x2g3)
and I found in Lecture 7 (RESUME OF THE COHOMOLOGY OF COHERENT SHEAVES ON
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Formal character of local cohomology groups with support in Schubert cells
Let $k$ be a field of characteristic zero, $G$ a connected semi-simple algebraic group over $k$ and $B$ a fixed Borel subgroup of $G$ with maximal torus $T$. Also denote by $W$ the Weyl-group of $G$. ...
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Does the sheaf $\mathcal{O}^*$ on a complex manifold have an acyclic cover?
Let $X$ be a complex manifold and let $\mathcal{O}^*$ be the sheaf nonvanishing holomorphic functions on it. Does it have an acyclic cover? That is, a cover for which all open sets and all ...
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Cohomology of a family of twisted cubic curves (Hartshorne III, 12.9.2)
I'm trying to understand following Example in Hartshorne (Chapter III, Example 9.8.2
& Example 12.9.2):
Let $X_1 \subset \mathbb{P}^{3}$ be a twisted cubic curve not containing the point
$(0:...:1)...
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Sheaf cohomology commutes with colimits of sheaves
Let $X$ be a Noetherian scheme over a Noetherian ring $R$ and $(F_{\alpha})_{\alpha \in I}$ a direct system of $O_X$-module sheaves on $X$. I'm looking for source literature where I can find a proof ...
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Surjectivity of multiplicative map (in more specific case)
(I have asked the question Surjectivity of multiplicative map. I ask here the more specific case.)
Let $S$ be a smooth complex algebraic surface, and $D$ be a divisor on $S$ such that $D^2>0$ and $...
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Calculation in prismatic cohomology
In the standard references for prismatic cohomology, most theorems are proved in a local context (i.e. with completeness assumptions), and the devissage to the global case (i.e. smooth proper ...
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Sheaves in combinatorics and discrete geometry
I am looking for examples for the application of sheaves, sheaf-like constructions or the (co)homology of sheaves to problems in combinatorics and discrete geometry.
For example given a poset $(P,\...
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Does a morphism of etale sheaves restricting to a closed subscheme $Z$ induce a morphism of their subsheaves of sections supported on $Z$?
Let $X$ be a locally Noetherian scheme and $i:Z\to X$ be an immersion of closed subschemes.
Let $\mathcal{F},\mathcal{G}$ be two etale abelian sheaves over $X_{et}$.
We can define the subsheaf $\...
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Understanding a step in proof of sheaf version Verdier duality
Warning: This question is likely low-level for MathOverflow. My apology that there is almost surely something basic I miss.
So all proofs I can find factors through a particular statement, which goes ...
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Subspace inclusion with non-vanishing higher direct images
I'm looking for concrete topological intuition for the derived pushforward.
Let $f:X\to Y$ be a continuous map. The derived pushforward $\mathbf Rf_\ast$ takes a sheaf $F$ to the sheafification of ...
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local acyclicity when restricting to an hypersurface
Let $X$ be a smooth scheme over $\mathbb{C}$ and a constructible sheaf $K$ of complex vector spaces on $X\times\mathbb{A}^1$ and a function $g:X\rightarrow \mathbb{A}^1$.
Suppose that $K$ is locally ...
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Sheaf / de Rham cohomology of a stack with values in a complex of abelian sheaves
I am reading Differentiable Stacks and Gerbes to understand about (hyper) cohomology groups of a stack $\mathcal{X}$ with values in a complex $\mathcal{M}$ of abelian sheaves over $\mathcal{X}$.
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A infinity structure on Yoneda Ext group
I am currently trying to control an $A_\infty$-algebra of the form $\mathrm{Ext}_X(F\oplus F'[2n-2],F\oplus F'[2n-2])$ where $X$ is a nice enough scheme and $F,F'$ are sheaves that are NOT locally ...
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Injectivity of the cohomology map associated to the pullback of line bundles
Let $f:X\to Y$ be a flat, surjective, smooth morphism between smooth algebraic varieties (over $\mathbb C$). We assume that $f$ has relative dimension $n$ and we assume also that $\dim Y\ge 2$ (just ...
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Čech-Alexander complex in computing (crystalline/prismatic) cohomology
I have a naive question about Čech-Alexander complexes in prismatic cohomology (although I suspect that the situation is similar for crystalline cohomology).
They seemed to be introduced as a method ...
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Conceptual definition of derived functors allowing for quick proof of comparison theorems for sheaf cohomology
There are several approaches of increasing sophistication and simplicity to defining derived functors. I know of universal $\delta$-functors and Kan extensions along localizations. More definitions ...
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