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In [[mathematics]], an '''invertible sheaf''' is a [[coherent sheaf]] ''S'' on a [[ringed space]] ''X'', for which there is an inverse ''T'' with respect to [[tensor product]] of ''O''<sub>''X''</sub>-modules. It is the equivalent in [[algebraic geometry]] of the topological notion of a [[line bundle]]. Due to their interactions with [[Cartier divisor]]s, they play a central role in the study of [[algebraic varieties]]. | |||
==Definition== | |||
An '''invertible sheaf''' is a [[coherent sheaf]] ''S'' on a [[ringed space]] ''X'', for which there is an inverse ''T'' with respect to [[tensor product]] of ''O''<sub>''X''</sub>-modules, that is, we have | |||
:<math>S \otimes T\ </math> | |||
isomorphic to ''O''<sub>''X''</sub>, which acts as [[identity element]] for the tensor product. The most significant cases are those coming from [[algebraic geometry]] and [[complex manifold]] theory. The invertible sheaves in those theories are in effect the [[line bundle]]s appropriately formulated. | |||
In fact, the abstract definition in [[scheme theory]] of invertible sheaf can be replaced by the condition of being ''locally free, of rank 1''. That is, the condition of a tensor inverse then implies, locally on ''X'', that ''S'' is the sheaf form of a free rank 1 module over a [[commutative ring]]. Examples come from [[fractional ideal]]s in [[algebraic number theory]], so that the definition captures that theory. More generally, when ''X'' is an [[affine scheme]] ''Spec(R)'', the invertible sheaves come from [[projective module]]s over ''R'', of rank 1. | |||
==The [[Picard group]]== | |||
Quite generally, the isomorphism classes of invertible sheaves on ''X'' themselves form an [[abelian group]] under tensor product. This group generalises the [[ideal class group]]. In general it is written | |||
:<math>\mathrm{Pic}(X)\ </math> | |||
with ''Pic'' the [[Picard functor]]. Since it also includes the theory of the [[Jacobian variety]] of an [[algebraic curve]], the study of this functor is a major issue in algebraic geometry. | |||
The direct construction of invertible sheaves by means of data on ''X'' leads to the concept of [[Cartier divisor]]. | |||
==See also== | |||
* [[Vector bundles in algebraic geometry]] | |||
* [[Line bundle]] | |||
* [[First Chern class]] | |||
* [[Picard group]] | |||
* [[Birkhoff-Grothendieck theorem]] | |||
==References== | |||
*Section 0.5.4 of {{EGA|book=I}} | |||
[[Category:Geometry of divisors]] | |||
[[Category:Sheaf theory]] | |||
Revision as of 19:03, 3 February 2014
In mathematics, an invertible sheaf is a coherent sheaf S on a ringed space X, for which there is an inverse T with respect to tensor product of OX-modules. It is the equivalent in algebraic geometry of the topological notion of a line bundle. Due to their interactions with Cartier divisors, they play a central role in the study of algebraic varieties.
Definition
An invertible sheaf is a coherent sheaf S on a ringed space X, for which there is an inverse T with respect to tensor product of OX-modules, that is, we have
isomorphic to OX, which acts as identity element for the tensor product. The most significant cases are those coming from algebraic geometry and complex manifold theory. The invertible sheaves in those theories are in effect the line bundles appropriately formulated.
In fact, the abstract definition in scheme theory of invertible sheaf can be replaced by the condition of being locally free, of rank 1. That is, the condition of a tensor inverse then implies, locally on X, that S is the sheaf form of a free rank 1 module over a commutative ring. Examples come from fractional ideals in algebraic number theory, so that the definition captures that theory. More generally, when X is an affine scheme Spec(R), the invertible sheaves come from projective modules over R, of rank 1.
The Picard group
Quite generally, the isomorphism classes of invertible sheaves on X themselves form an abelian group under tensor product. This group generalises the ideal class group. In general it is written
with Pic the Picard functor. Since it also includes the theory of the Jacobian variety of an algebraic curve, the study of this functor is a major issue in algebraic geometry.
The direct construction of invertible sheaves by means of data on X leads to the concept of Cartier divisor.
See also
- Vector bundles in algebraic geometry
- Line bundle
- First Chern class
- Picard group
- Birkhoff-Grothendieck theorem
References
- Section 0.5.4 of Template:EGA