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Divisor class group of an A-type surface singularity (Cl(k[x,y,z]/(xy−zn)))

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For n≥2, the normal affine surface
Xn​=Speck[x,y,z]/(xy−zn)
(1)
has Cl(Xn​)≅Z/nZ. The class of the prime divisor D=V(x,z) generates: localization at x is a unique factorization domain, so the divisor-class localization sequence leaves only D, while div(x)=nD gives its exact order.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2022 / iii / Paper 113 / 2 / c / Solution

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