Strong resolution of singularities in characteristic zero (Q1864197)

Summary: We present a concise proof for the existence and construction of a strong resolution of excellent schemes of finite type over a field of characteristic zero. Our proof is based on earlier work of \textit{O. Villamayor} [Ann. Sci. Éc. Norm. Supér., IV. Ser. 22, 1--32 (1989; Zbl 0675.14003)], \textit{S. Encinas} and \textit{O. Villamayor} [Acta Math. 181, 109--158 (1998; Zbl 0930.14038)] and \textit{E. Bierstone} and \textit{P. Milman} [Invent. Math. 128, 207--302 (1997; Zbl 0896.14006)]. It proposes some substantial simplifications which may be helpful for a better understanding of how to prove Hironaka's famous theorem on embedded resolution of singularities.