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Transfer and Norm for Finite Group Schemes

Algebraic Geometry 2026-03-31 v1

Abstract

We develop the theory of transfer and norm maps for finite group schemes, extending classical results from finite group theory to a context where induction and restriction are not necessarily bi-adjoint. In the additive setting, we construct a transfer map for both modules and Ext\rm Ext groups and prove that its surjectivity characterizes relative projectivity, establishing a generalization of Higman's criterion. In the multiplicative setting, we define a relative norm map for algebras with a group scheme action. We compare this norm with other versions in the literature, proving that it coincides with Mumford's norm for finite morphisms and on fields is a power of the classical field norm.

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@article{arxiv.2603.28501,
  title  = {Transfer and Norm for Finite Group Schemes},
  author = {Kostas Karagiannis and Peter Symonds},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2603.28501},
  year   = {2026}
}
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