Abstract
We propose a method to compute a desingularization of a normal affine variety $X$ endowed with a torus action in terms of a combinatorial description of such a variety due to Altmann and Hausen. This desingularization allows us to study the structure of the singularities of $X$. In particular, we give criteria for $X$ to have only rational, ($\boldsymbol{Q}$-)factorial, or ($\boldsymbol{Q}$-)Gorenstein singularities. We also give partial criteria for $X$ to be Cohen-Macaulay or log-terminal. Finally, we provide a method to construct factorial affine varieties with a torus action. This leads to a full classification of such varieties in the case where the action is of complexity one.
Citation
Alvaro Liendo. Hendrik Süss. "Normal singularities with torus actions." Tohoku Math. J. (2) 65 (1) 105 - 130, 2013. https://doi.org/10.2748/tmj/1365452628
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