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The convolution algebra of constructible sheaves

Algebraic Geometry 2026-04-30 v2

Abstract

Let EE be a finite-dimensional real vector space. We study invertible objects in the monoidal category of constructible sheaves on EE, endowed with the convolution product \star. We show that the inverse of an invertible constructible sheaf FF is the dual of its antipodal transform. We also prove that a compactly supported constant sheaf is invertible if and only if its support is convex. We also introduce a microlocal transform B(F)B(F), obtained by projecting the characteristic cycle of FF to EE^*, and prove that it is compatible with convolution. This yields a necessary condition for invertibility.

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@article{arxiv.2604.23872,
  title  = {The convolution algebra of constructible sheaves},
  author = {Mehdi Benchoufi},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2604.23872},
  year   = {2026}
}
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