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A Giambelli formula for even orthogonal Grassmannians

Algebraic Geometry 2012-04-02 v2

Abstract

Let X be an orthogonal Grassmannian parametrizing isotropic subspaces in an even dimensional vector space equipped with a nondegenerate symmetric form. We prove a Giambelli formula which expresses an arbitrary Schubert class in the singular and quantum cohomology ring of X as a polynomial in certain special Schubert classes. Our analysis reveals a surprising relation between the Schubert calculus on even and odd orthogonal Grassmannians. We also study eta polynomials, a family of polynomials defined using raising operators whose algebra agrees with the Schubert calculus on X.

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@article{arxiv.1109.6669,
  title  = {A Giambelli formula for even orthogonal Grassmannians},
  author = {Anders S. Buch and Andrew Kresch and Harry Tamvakis},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1109.6669},
  year   = {2012}
}

Comments

28 pages; added appendix gives geometric description of Schubert varieties, correcting errors in arXiv:0809.4966

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