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| − | A non-singular projective model of the affine curve $y^2=f(x)$, where $f(x)$ is a polynomial without multiple roots of odd degree $n$ (the case of even degree $2k$ may be reduced to that of odd degree $2k-1$). The field of functions on a hyper-elliptic curve (a field of hyper-elliptic functions) is a quadratic extension of the field of rational functions; in this sense it is the simplest field of algebraic functions except for the field of rational functions. Hyper-elliptic curves are distinguished by the condition of the existence of a one-dimensional linear series $g_2'$ of | + | A non-singular projective model of the affine curve $y^2=f(x)$, where $f(x)$ is a polynomial without multiple roots of odd degree $n$ (the case of even degree $2k$ may be reduced to that of odd degree $2k-1$). The field of functions on a hyper-elliptic curve (a field of hyper-elliptic functions) is a quadratic extension of the field of rational functions; in this sense it is the simplest field of algebraic functions except for the field of rational functions. Hyper-elliptic curves are distinguished by the condition of the existence of a one-dimensional [[linear series]] $g_2'$ of [[Divisor (algebraic geometry)|divisor]]s of degree 2, defining a morphism of order 2 of the hyper-elliptic curve onto the projective straight line. The [[Genus of a curve|genus]] of a hyper-elliptic curve is $g =(n-1)/2$, so that, for various odd $n$, hyper-elliptic curves are birationally inequivalent. |
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| + | For $n=1$, $g=0$ one obtains the projective straight line; for $n=3$, $g=1$ an elliptic curve is obtained. Traditionally, curves of genus 0 and 1 are not called hyper-elliptic curves. The fractions of regular differential forms generate a subfield of genus 0 on a hyper-elliptic curve of genus $g>1$; this property is a complete characterization of hyper-elliptic curves. A further characterization is that hyper-elliptic curves have exactly $2g+2$ [[Weierstrass point]]s. | ||
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| − | The definition given in the main article (first sentence) is only valid in characteristic not equal to 2. In general, a hyper-elliptic curve can be defined as a double covering (cf. also [[ | + | The definition given in the main article (first sentence) is only valid in characteristic not equal to 2. In general, a hyper-elliptic curve can be defined as a double covering (cf. also [[Covering surface]]) of a [[Rational curve|rational curve]]. |
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Latest revision as of 18:17, 22 November 2014
2020 Mathematics Subject Classification: Primary: 14H45 [MSN][ZBL]
A non-singular projective model of the affine curve $y^2=f(x)$, where $f(x)$ is a polynomial without multiple roots of odd degree $n$ (the case of even degree $2k$ may be reduced to that of odd degree $2k-1$). The field of functions on a hyper-elliptic curve (a field of hyper-elliptic functions) is a quadratic extension of the field of rational functions; in this sense it is the simplest field of algebraic functions except for the field of rational functions. Hyper-elliptic curves are distinguished by the condition of the existence of a one-dimensional linear series $g_2'$ of divisors of degree 2, defining a morphism of order 2 of the hyper-elliptic curve onto the projective straight line. The genus of a hyper-elliptic curve is $g =(n-1)/2$, so that, for various odd $n$, hyper-elliptic curves are birationally inequivalent.
For $n=1$, $g=0$ one obtains the projective straight line; for $n=3$, $g=1$ an elliptic curve is obtained. Traditionally, curves of genus 0 and 1 are not called hyper-elliptic curves. The fractions of regular differential forms generate a subfield of genus 0 on a hyper-elliptic curve of genus $g>1$; this property is a complete characterization of hyper-elliptic curves. A further characterization is that hyper-elliptic curves have exactly $2g+2$ Weierstrass points.
References
| [1] | C. Chevalley, "Introduction to the theory of algebraic functions of one variable" , Amer. Math. Soc. (1951) MR0042164 Zbl 0045.32301 |
| [2] | G. Springer, "Introduction to Riemann surfaces" , Addison-Wesley (1957) pp. Chapt.10 MR0092855 Zbl 0078.06602 |
| [3] | I.R. Shafarevich, "Basic algebraic geometry" , Springer (1977) (Translated from Russian) MR0447223 Zbl 0362.14001 |
Comments
The definition given in the main article (first sentence) is only valid in characteristic not equal to 2. In general, a hyper-elliptic curve can be defined as a double covering (cf. also Covering surface) of a rational curve.
References
| [a1] | E. Arbarello, M. Cornalba, P.A. Griffiths, J.E. Harris, "Geometry of algebraic curves" , 1 , Springer (1985) MR0770932 Zbl 0559.14017 |
Hyper-elliptic curve. Encyclopedia of Mathematics. URL: http://encyclopediaofmath.org/index.php?title=Hyper-elliptic_curve&oldid=34818