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Minimum quantum degrees with Maya diagrams

Algebraic Geometry 2025-02-21 v4

Abstract

We use Maya diagrams to refine the criterion by Fulton and Woodward for the smallest powers of the quantum parameter qq that occur in a product of Schubert classes in the (small) quantum cohomology of partial flags. Our approach using Maya diagrams yields a combinatorial proof that the minimal quantum degrees are unique for partial flags. Furthermore, visual combinatorial rules are given to perform precise calculations.

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@article{arxiv.2201.03124,
  title  = {Minimum quantum degrees with Maya diagrams},
  author = {Ryan M. Shifler},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2201.03124},
  year   = {2025}
}
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