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On the classification of rank two representations of quasiprojective fundamental groups

Algebraic Geometry 2014-01-14 v2

Abstract

Suppose XX is a smooth quasiprojective variety over \cc\cc and ρ:π1(X,x)SL(2,\cc)\rho : \pi _1(X,x) \to SL(2,\cc) is a Zariski-dense representation with quasiunipotent monodromy at infinity. Then ρ\rho factors through a map XYX\to Y with YY either a DM-curve or a Shimura modular stack.

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@article{arxiv.math/0702287,
  title  = {On the classification of rank two representations of quasiprojective fundamental groups},
  author = {Kevin Corlette and Carlos T. Simpson},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/0702287},
  year   = {2014}
}

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