Lines, conics, and all that (Q2074851)

From the Introduction: ``A classical problem of enumerative geometry asks to count curves with given numerical invariants in a smooth complete intersection variety \(X\) in \(\mathbb P^n\). This includes the study of various Fano schemes of \(X\), that is, the components of the Hilbert schemes of curves with given numerical invariants, in particular, the Fano schemes of lines and conics. The present paper is a survey on this problem. We concentrate mainly on concrete numerical results. A special attention is paid to the case of surfaces and threefolds. We discuss the lines and conics in Fano threefolds, which are not necessarily complete intersections. The latter involves the Abel-Jacobi mapping, the related cylinder homomorphism, and Torelli type theorems. To keep a reasonable volume, we do not outline proofs, and restrict the exposition to smooth projective varieties. We are working over the complex number field unless otherwise is stated, while many results remain valid over any algebraically closed field of characteristic zero.'' This survey can be a useful guide for whoever wants to deepen their knowledge about this fascinating subject. In eight sections it describes selected available results in the topics listed above, and references to a wide related literature.