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Hilbert reciprocity using K-theory localization

K-Theory and Homology 2023-01-18 v2 Number Theory

Abstract

Usually the boundary map in K-theory localization only gives the tame symbol at K2K_{2}. It sees the tamely ramified part of the Hilbert symbol, but no wild ramification. Gillet has shown how to prove Weil reciprocity using such boundary maps. This implies Hilbert reciprocity for curves over finite fields. However, phrasing Hilbert reciprocity for number fields in a similar way fails because it crucially hinges on wild ramification effects. We resolve this issue, except at p=2. Our idea is to pinch singularities near the ramification locus. This fattens up K-theory and makes the wild symbol visible as a boundary map.

Cite

@article{arxiv.2111.11580,
  title  = {Hilbert reciprocity using K-theory localization},
  author = {Oliver Braunling},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2111.11580},
  year   = {2023}
}
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