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Singular cohomology as a sheaf of $\infty$-categories

In several expositions of $\infty$-categories, I read that singular cohomology of a topological space with integral coefficients is a sheaf valued in $D(\mathbb{Z})$, if we consider Top and $D(\mathbb{...
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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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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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Čech cohomology refinement mapping

Let us consider the map $t_{AB}^*:H^1(A,F)\to H^1(B,F)$ between the cohomology groups, induced by the refinement map $t_{AB}:J\to I$, where $F$ is a sheaf of abelian groups on $X$, $A$ and $B$ are ...
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equivalence of Grothendieck-style versus Cech-style sheaf cohomology

Given a topological space $X$, we can define the sheaf cohomology of $X$ in I. the Grothendieck style (as the right derived functor of the global sections functor $\Gamma(X,-)$) or II. the Čech ...
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Can we relate Cech cohomology and derived functor cohomology even when the cover we choose isn't nice?

In my algebraic geometry class this semester, we've learned about Leray's Theorem, which states that for a sheaf $\mathcal{F}$ on a topological space $X$, and $\mathcal{U}$ a countable cover of $X$, ...
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Non-zero sheaf cohomology

Let $\mathbb{R}$ denote the real line with its usual topology. Does there exist a sheaf $F$ of abelian groups on $\mathbb{R}$ whose second cohomology group $H^{2}\left(\mathbb{R},F\right)$ is non-zero?...
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Geometric interpretation of sheaf cohomology

Please forgive me for the informal and naïve nature of my question, as I am a beginner in algebraic geometry. In the famous book by Hartshorne, sheaf cohomology is defined as a certain derived functor....
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Relative version of sheaf cohomology?

Is there a relative version of sheaf cohomology? EDIT: I rather mean the cohomology of pairs.
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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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What is homology anyway?

Disclaimer: I don't feel qualified to ask this question and yet it's been troubling me for some time now and I lost my patience and decided to ask to get some kind of answer. If there are any stupid ...
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How to compute cup product of derived limits / presheaf cohomology

I have a finite category $\mathcal{C}$, along with a functor $F \colon \mathcal{C}^{\mathrm{op}} \to \mathsf{GradedCommRings}$. If $F_j$ is $j$-th graded piece of $F$, then I write $H^i(\mathcal{C},...
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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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References regarding a connection between recursion theory and sheaves

In Manin's A Course in Mathematical Logic for Mathematicians, he defines (p.201) a structure $(\mathcal{E},R)$ given an enumerable set $E \subset (\mathbb{Z}^+)^n$ by: $\mathcal{E}$ is the set of all ...
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Yoneda product on Ext

Let $M$ be a closed manifold and consider the constant sheaf $\mathbb{R}_M$. I have heard that the Yoneda product on $\operatorname{Ext}(\mathbb{R}_M, \mathbb{R}_M)= H^*(M; \mathbb{R})$ coincides with ...
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Finding the right map between cohomology with local coefficients and Čech cohomology

Let $X$ be a space which is paracompact, Hausdorff, and sufficiently nice that it has a universal covering space (and map) $p:\tilde{X}\to X$. Also, let $\pi:=\pi_1(X)$ and $A$ some $\mathbb{Z}[\pi]$-...
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Are cohomology functors sheaves?

Question is the following: Is the functor $H^n_{dR}:\text{Man}\rightarrow \text{Set}$ a sheaf with respect to open cover topology on $\text{Man}$? More generally, are cohomology functors sheaves in ...
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Category of spaces/sheaves

Consider the following category $\mathcal C$: An object of $\mathcal C$ is a pair $(X,\mathcal F)$ where $X$ is a space and $\mathcal F$ is a sheaf on $X$. A morphism $(X,\mathcal F)\to(Y,\mathcal G)$...
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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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cohomology of curves

Let $X$ be a smooth projective complex curve. Consider the diagonal $\Delta$ in $X \times X$, and $\mathcal{O}(\Delta)$ the associated line bundle. If $j$ is the inclusion of $\Delta$ in $X \times X$ ...
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Cokernel of section of a general coherent sheaf

Given a scheme $X$ and an $\mathcal{O}_{X}$-module $\mathscr{E}$, we know that a section $s \in H^{0}(X, \mathscr{E})$ is equivalent to a morphism $s :\mathcal{O}_{X} \to \mathscr{E}$. It is the ...
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Equivalence of ordered and unordered cech cohomology.

Given a topological space X and a finite cover X = $\cup X_i$, one can define Cech cohomology of a sheaf of abelian groups F with respect to the cover $\{X_i\}$ in two different ways: (Ordered): ...
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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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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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Meaning of the determinant of cohomology

The Arakelov intersection number on arithmetic surfaces is defined as an "extension" of the classical intersection number on algebraic surfaces. It was introduced to get a nice intersection theory ...
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Examples of locally-but-not-globally (pre)sheaf toposes?

Re-reading my own recently posted question What is the total space of a stack after all? I realized that I don't know something more simple and presumably more basic. Are there (bounded if you like) ...
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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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What is sheaf cohomology intuitively?

What is sheaf cohomology intuitively? For local systems it is ordinary cohomology with twisted coefficients. But what if the sheaf in question is far from being constant? Can one still understand ...
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When does derived pullback commute with infinite products?

Let $f:X \to Y$ be a morphism of reasonable schemes (qcqs). Let $f^*: D(Y) \to D(X)$ be the pullback defined on the derived unbounded categories of quasi-coherent sheaves. Question: When does $f^*$...
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"Role" of cohomology of coherent sheaves in SGA 4.5, étale cohomology

As the question title suggests, what is the role cohomology of coherent sheaves plays for SGA 4.5, étale cohomology? Why are they so important for the construction and establishing properties of étale ...
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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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Cohomology of a sheaf of functions locally constant along a foliation

Take a smooth manifold $M^n$ with a smooth foliation $F$. Consider the sheaf $\cal F$ of $C^{\infty}$ functions on $M^n$, locally constant along the foliation $F$. What is known about Chech cohomology ...
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Sequences of groups, exact not just in étale but also in the Zariski topology

Let $A=k[[x,y]]$, with say $k=\mathbb{C}$ and $X = \operatorname{Spec}(A)$. Let $B$ denote a free $A$-algebra of rank $e^2$; actually, we have $B=A[u,v]$ with $u^e=x$, $v^e=y$ and $uv = \xi_e vu$, ...
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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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Natural morphism appearing in Grothendieck spectral sequence

Assume we are in the setting of the Grothendieck spectral sequence (Weibel, 5.8): $G : A \to B, F : B \to C$ are left exact functors such that $G$ sends injective objects to $F$-acyclic objects. Now ...
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How to compute cohomology groups of a closed subscheme Z of projective space, defined by a homogeneous polynomial of degree d?

Let $Z = \mathrm{Proj}\,k[x_{0},x_{1},\ldots,x_{r}]/f$ be a closed subscheme of degree $d$, i.e., $f$ is a homogeneous polynomial of degree $d$, and $\mathcal{O}_{Z}(1)=i^{*}\mathcal{O}_\mathbb{P}(1)$....
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Does the Čech cohomology always yield long exact sequences from short ones?

Does the Čech cohomology always give rise to a long exact sequences given a short exact sequence of sheaves? Clearly that cannot occur for sheaves on a paracomact (perhaps also Hausdorff, I'm not ...
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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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system of local coefficients on X, locally constant sheaves and orientation sheaves

Hi, I try to understand the orientation sheaves. When searching it in the google, i meet new areas such as local coefficient system and locally constant sheaves. I realize that any system of local ...
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Cohomology of complexes

I sometimes see cohomologies of complexes of sheaves. What is the definition of these? Say if $\mathcal F^* $ is a complex of sheaves on $C$, what is $H^i(C,\mathcal F^*) $?
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Cohomology with compact support for coherent sheaves on a scheme

Is there a notion (for schemes or just locally ringed spaces) of cohomology with compact support? I guess there is for algebraic schemes over $\mathbf{C}$, but what about schemes in general? Does ...
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The Mayer-Viertoris exact sequence as a (Zariski) descent spectral sequence.

For certain 'spaces' $U,V$ (they are certain Henselizations of subvarieties) I would like to compute (certain etale) cohomology of $U\cup V$ in terms of the corresponding cohomology of the diagram $U\...
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Does n-multiplication maps of cohomology groups vanish if it vanishes at the 0th cohomology?

In general, we know that a morphism $f=(f ^ {q})$ between universal (cohomological) $\delta$ functors $S=(S ^ {q}),T=(T ^ {q})\ $vanishes if and only if $f ^ {0} \ \colon \ S^{0} \to T^{0}$ vanishes....
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Two definitions of Čech cohomology

Hello, I have found different definitions of Čech complex for sheaf $F$ od abelian groups on topological space $X$ with respect to the cover $\mathcal U$. One in Gelfand-Manin says to take product of ...
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finite-dimensionality of cohomology groups on compact riemann surfaces

does the finite dimensionlity of the first cohomology group ($ H^1 $) of the sheaf of meromorphic sections of a holomorphic line bundle on a compact riemann surface follow easily from the finite ...
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A form of cohomology and base change

Let $f \colon X \to Y$ be a proper morphism of (Noetherian) schemes, $\mathcal{F} \in \mathop{Coh}(X)$. Let $i_Z \colon Z \hookrightarrow Y$ be a closed subscheme and take the inverse image $W := X \...
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vanishing theorems

I would be glad to know about possible generalizations of the following results: 1) (Grothendieck) Let $X$ be a noetherian topological space of dimension $n$. Then for all $i>n$ and all sheaves of ...
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Question about hypercohomology / spectral sequence of a complex of "almost-acyclic" sheaves

I have a very particular situation involving a (non-exact) complex $K$ of coherent sheaves on a nonsingular projective variety $X$, and I need to compute the hypercohomology of the complex. The ...
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group cohomology and cohomology of classifying space [closed]

Let $G$ be a discrete group, and $BG$ is the classifying space. It is well-known that the group cohomology of $G$-module M, is the same as the cohomology on $BG$ with coefficient in $\tilde{M}$, which ...
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What is the right version of "partitions of unity implies vanishing sheaf cohomology"

There are several theorems I know of the form "Let $X$ be a locally ringed space obeying some condition like existence of partitions of unity. Let $E$ be a sheaf of $\mathcal{O}_X$ modules obeying ...