Notes on Lie derivatives, algebraic D-varieties, and Ax's theorem
Algebraic Geometry
2026-05-14 v1 Logic
Abstract
We discuss the relationship between Lie derivatives and the linear differential equations on cotangent spaces of algebraic D-varieties at sharp points. We also take the liberty to give an account of Ax's theorem (which may be useful as an entry point to the subject for students).
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@article{arxiv.2605.12670,
title = {Notes on Lie derivatives, algebraic D-varieties, and Ax's theorem},
author = {Anand Pillay},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2605.12670},
year = {2026}
}
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12 pages