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Seminar on Algebraic Function Fields
Semester
WiSe 2024 / 25

Lecturer
Klaus Künnemann, Riccardo Pengo

Type of course (Veranstaltungsart)
Seminar

German title
Seminar on Algebraic Function Fields

Contents
Let k be a field. An algebraic function field in one variable over k is a finitely generated field
extension K/k of transcendence degree one such that k is algebraically closed in K. Algebraic
functions fields in one variable appear at many places in mathematics. In the theory of holomorphic
functions they appear as fields of meromorphic function on a compact Riemann surface. In algebraic
geometry they appear as fields of rational functions on a projective algebraic curve. In algebraic
number theory, algebraic function fields in one variable over finite fields appear as analogs of
algebraic number fields. The seminar will not assume any knowledge of Riemann surfaces, algebraic
geometry or algebraic number theory. It is however recommended to attend this seminar in parallel to
the course on algebraic number theory. We introduce the transcendence degree, define points and
divisors for algebraic function fields and ask about the dimension of the k-vector space of
algebraic functions with a given pole and zero behavior. This question is answered by the famous
Theorem of Riemann-Roch. We will give applications of Riemann-Roch and classify function fields of
small genus. If time permits we will also discuss function fields over finite fields and prove the
Riemann hypothesis in the function field case.

Literature
Pete L. Clark: Algebaric Curves: An Algebraic Approach, Course Notes 2020. --- David M.
Goldschmidt: Algebraic Functions and Projective Curves, Springer GTM 2003. --- Henning
Stichtenoth: Algebraic Function Fields and Codes, Springer GTM 2009


Recommended previous knowledge
Algebra and some commutative algebra

Time/Date
Monday 16h15 - 17h45

Location
M102

Registration
  • Organisational meeting/distribution of topics: Monday July 15th 2024 at 16h15h in Room M102.
    Please contact Klaus Künnemann by email if you cannot attend the meeting on July 15th or
    if have any further questions.
  • Registration for course work/examination/ECTS: FlexNow
Course work (Studienleistungen)
  • Presentation: Giving a seminar talk of roughly 90 minutes
Examination (Prüfungsleistungen)
  • Detailed written report of the seminar talk
Modules
BSem, MSem

ECTS
4,5 ECTS
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