Algebraic Geometry Seminar: Daniel Erman

  • Date: 01/03/2013
  • Time: 15:30
Lecturer(s):
Daniel Erman, University of Michigan
Location: 

University of British Columbia

Topic: 

Semiample Bertini Theorems over Finite Fields

Description: 

For a smooth projective variety over a finite field, Poonen’s Bertini Theorem computes the probability that a high degree hypersurface section of that variety will be smooth.  We prove a semiample generalization of Poonen's result, where the probability of smoothness is computed as a product of local probabilities taken over the fibers of a corresponding morphism.  This is joint with Melanie Matchett Wood.

Other Information: 

Location: ESB 4133