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The notion of singularity is basic to mathematics. In algebraic geometry, the resolution of singularities by simple algebraic mappings is truly a fundamental problem. It has a complete solution in characteristic zero and partial solutions in arbitrary characteristic. The resolution of singularities in characteristic zero is a key result used in many subjects besides algebraic geometry, such as differential equations, dynamical systems, number theory, the theory of $\mathcal{D $-modules, topology, and mathematical physics. This book is a rigorous, but instructional, look at resolutions. A simplified proof, based on canonical resolutions, is given for characteristic zero. There are several proofs given for resolution of curves and surfaces in characteristic zero and arbitrary characteristic. Besides explaining the tools needed for understanding resolutions, Cutkosky explains the history and ideas, providing valuable insight and intuition for the novice (or expert). There are many examples and exercises throughout the text. The book is suitable for a second course on an exciting topic in algebraic geometry. A core course on resolutions is contained in Chapters 2 through 6. Additional topics are covered in the final chapters. The prerequisite is a course covering the basic notions of schemes and sheaves.

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Author:   Steven Dale Cutkosky
Publisher:   American Mathematical Society
Imprint:   American Mathematical Society
Volume:   No. 63
Dimensions:   Width: 25.70cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 18.30cm
Weight:   0.572kg
ISBN:  

9780821835555

ISBN 10:   0821835556
Pages:   186
Publication Date:   30 June 2004
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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“This book, based on the author’s lectures at the University of Missouri and the Chennai Mathematics Institute, presents a purely algebraic approach to the resolution of singularities. …requires the level of knowledge of algebraic geometry and commutative algebra usually covered in an introductory graduate-level course. … It is suitable for anyone who wants to learn about the algebraic theory of resolution of singularities and read a reasonably short proof of the existence of resolutions in characteristic zero.” -- Bulletin of the London Mathematical Society

oThis book, based on the authorAEs lectures at the University of Missouri and the Chennai Mathematics Institute, presents a purely algebraic approach to the resolution of singularities. arequires the level of knowledge of algebraic geometry and commutative algebra usually covered in an introductory graduate-level course. a It is suitable for anyone who wants to learn about the algebraic theory of resolution of singularities and read a reasonably short proof of the existence of resolutions in characteristic zero.o -- Bulletin of the London Mathematical Society

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