A Biased Survey of Some Results Inspired by Stable Rationality Problem for Cubic Hypersurfaces

A Biased Survey of Some Results Inspired by Stable Rationality Problem for Cubic Hypersurfaces

Explore a comprehensive lecture on results inspired by the (stable) rationality problem for cubic hypersurfaces, presented by Christian Böhning from the University of Warwick. Delve into an overview of collaborative work with co-authors Asher Auel, Hans-Christian v. Bothmer, Michel van Garrel, Alena Pirutka, and Pawel Sosna. Focus on recent developments in the degeneration method, particularly examining the p-torsion of the Brauer group in characteristic p and prelog Chow groups. Gain insights into this complex mathematical topic through this hour-long presentation from the University of Miami, recorded on October 7, 2020.