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The semi-infinite intersection cohomology sheaf

Algebraic Geometry 2021-11-02 v6

Abstract

We introduce the semi-infinite category of sheaves on the affine Grassmannian, and construct a particular object in it, which we call the the semi-infinite intersection cohomology sheaf. We relate it to several other entities naturally appearing in the geometric Langlands theory.

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@article{arxiv.1703.04199,
  title  = {The semi-infinite intersection cohomology sheaf},
  author = {Dennis Gaitsgory},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1703.04199},
  year   = {2021}
}
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