The quantum cohomology of homogeneous varieties (Q4344787)

In the recent papers the authors proved the existence of quantum rings on semi-positive symplectic manifolds using analytic techniques [cf. \textit{Y. Ruan} and \textit{G. Tian}, J. Differ. Geom. 42, No. 2, 259--367 (1995; Zbl 0860.58005) and \textit{Y. Ruan}, Duke Math. J. 83, No. 2, 461--500 (1961; Zbl 0864.53032)]. ``In this note, we will provide a purely algebro-geometric proof to the existence of quantum cohomology rings for a special class of manifolds already treated there, namely homogeneous manifolds. By using an algebro-geometric approach, we can prove the existence of quantum cohomology of homogeneous varieties defined over any algebraically closed field. This should be useful in enumerative geometry. We believe the approach here can be applied to a larger class of algebraic varieties, such as toric varieties.'' The most important tool in the construction of the quantum rings is an enumerative invariant for which a simple composition law is proved.