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On the self-intersection number of the nonsingular models of rational cuspidal plane curves

Algebraic Geometry 2014-08-04 v1

Abstract

In this paper, we consider rational cuspidal plane curves having at least three cusps. We give an upper bound of the self-intersection number of the proper transforms of such curves via the minimal embedded resolution of the cusps. For a curve having exactly three cusps, we show that the self-intersection number is equal to the bound if and only if the curve coincides with the quartic curve having three cusps.

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@article{arxiv.1408.0190,
  title  = {On the self-intersection number of the nonsingular models of rational cuspidal plane curves},
  author = {Keita Tono},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1408.0190},
  year   = {2014}
}

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17 pages