Alterations
Arbeitsgemeinschaft algebraische Geometrie WS08/09

An alteration is a proper map which is generically finite. De Jong proved that every variety over a field can be covered with a smooth variety by an alteration. This is a weak version of resolution of singularities that works also in characteristic p>0. For many applications this suffices.

We want to study the proof and possibly some of the applications.

Everybody is most welcome! The seminar will probably run in English.

Prerequisites: Algebraic Geometry (Schemes).

Date: Wednesdays 2-4 pm, room 403

First meeting: Wed 22.10., the regular program will start 5.11.

For questions: Annette Huber-Klawitter

Programm:pdf