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Canonical vector heights on K3 surfaces with Picard number three-- An argument for nonexistence

Author(s): Arthur Baragar.
Journal: Math. Comp. 73 (2004), 2019-2025.
MSC (2000): Primary 14G40, 11G50, 14J28.
Posted: May 7, 2004
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Abstract: In this paper, we investigate a K3 surface with Picard number three and present evidence that strongly suggests a canonical vector height cannot exist on this surface.

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Additional Information:

Arthur Baragar
Affiliation: Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-4020
Email: baragar@unlv.nevada.edu

DOI: 10.1090/S0025-5718-04-01661-8
PII: S 0025-5718(04)01661-8
Keywords: K3 surfaces, canonical vector heights
Received by editor(s): February 14, 2003
Posted: May 7, 2004
Copyright of article: Copyright 2004, American Mathematical Society

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