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Critical Points of Functions on Singular Spaces

Algebraic Geometry 2007-05-23 v1

Abstract

We compare and contrast various notions of the "critical locus" of a complex analytic function on a singular space. After choosing a topological variant as our primary notion of the critical locus, we justify our choice by generalizing L\^e and Saito's result that constant Milnor number implies that Thom's a_f condition is satisfied.

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@article{arxiv.math/9908104,
  title  = {Critical Points of Functions on Singular Spaces},
  author = {David B. Massey},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/9908104},
  year   = {2007}
}

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35 pages

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