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Multiplier ideals and klt singularities via (derived) splittings

Algebraic Geometry 2026-03-12 v3 Commutative Algebra

Abstract

Let XX be a normal, excellent, noetherian scheme over SpecQ\operatorname{Spec}\mathbb{Q} with a dualizing complex. In this note, we find an alternate characterization of the multiplier ideal of XX, as defined by de Fernex-Hacon, by considering maps πωYOX\pi_*\omega_Y\to\mathcal{O}_X where π:YX\pi:Y\to X ranges over all regular alterations. As a corollary to this result, we give a derived splinter characterization of klt singularities, akin to the characterization of rational singularities given by Kov\'acs and Bhatt. We also give an analogous description of the test ideal in characteristic p>2p>2 as a corollary to a result of Epstein-Schwede.

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@article{arxiv.2307.07906,
  title  = {Multiplier ideals and klt singularities via (derived) splittings},
  author = {Peter M. McDonald},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2307.07906},
  year   = {2026}
}

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Minor edits, replaced with journal version

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