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Thom polynomials for singularities of maps

Algebraic Geometry 2026-02-10 v2

Abstract

This is a gentle introduction to a general theory of universal polynomials associated to classification of map-germs, called Thom polynomials. The theory was originated by Ren\'e Thom in the 1950s and has since been evolved in various aspects by many authors. In a nutshell, this is about intersection theory on certain moduli spaces, say `classifying spaces of mono/multi-singularities of maps', which provides consistent and deep insights into both classical and modern enumerative geometry with many potential applications.

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@article{arxiv.2502.16727,
  title  = {Thom polynomials for singularities of maps},
  author = {Toru Ohmoto},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2502.16727},
  year   = {2026}
}

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63 pages, 1 figure

R2 v1 2026-06-28T21:54:48.595Z