Beyond twisted maps: crepant resolutions of log terminal singularities and a motivic McKay correspondence

Abstract: Crepant resolutions have inspired connections between birational geometry, derived categories, representation theory, and motivic integration. In this talk, we prove that every variety with log-terminal singularities admits a crepant resolution by a smooth stack. We additionally prove a motivic McKay correspondence for stack-theoretic resolutions. Finally, we show how our work naturally leads to a generalization of twisted mapping spaces. No prior knowledge of stacks will be assumed. This is joint work with Jeremy Usatine.

algebraic geometry

Audience: researchers in the topic

Stanford algebraic geometry seminar

Series comments: The seminar was online for a significant period of time, but for now is solely in person. More seminar information (including slides and videos, when available): agstanford.com