On \(G_{k-1,k}\)-defectivity of smooth surfaces and threefolds (Q2573490)

Let \(X \subset \mathbb P^N\) an integral nondegenerate, projective variety. The \((h,k)\)-defect of \(X\) is the difference between the dimension of the set of all \(\mathbb P^h\) contained in a \(\mathbb P^k\) spanned by \(k+1\) points of \(X\); see \textit{L. Chiantini} and \textit{M. Coppens} [Forum Math. 13, 615--628 (2001; Zbl 1033.14033)], \textit{L. Chiantini} and \textit{C. Ciliberto} [Indag. Math. 13, 23--28 (2002; Zbl 1047.14035)], \textit{M. Coppens} [Int. J. Math. 15 (7), 651--671 (2004; Zbl 1057.14051)]. Here the author gives a complete classification of all smooth \((k-1,k)\)-defective surfaces and threefolds and a coarse (but interesting and non-trivial) classification of all \((k-1,k)\)-defective varieties.