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

Baragar, Arthur

doi:10.1090/S0025-5718-04-01661-8

Canonical vector heights on K3 surfaces with Picard number three— An argument for nonexistence
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by Arthur Baragar;

Math. Comp. 73 (2004), 2019-2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1090/S0025-5718-04-01661-8

Published electronically: 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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