Analytic extensions of algebraic isomorphisms (Q6829027)

The paper under review deals with the following question:\N\NLet \(\Phi: X_1 \rightarrow X_2\) be an isomorphism of closed affine algebraic sub-varieties of \(\mathbb{C}^n\). When can \(\Phi\) be extended to an algebraic/holomorphic automorphism of \(\mathbb{C}^n\)?\N\NIt was proved earlier by \textit{S. Kaliman} [Proc. Am. Math. Soc. 113, No. 2, 325-334 (1991; Zbl 0743.14011)] and \textit{V. Srinivas} [Math. Ann. 289, 125--132 (1991; Zbl 0725.14003)] that \(\Phi\) can be extended to an algebraic automorphism if \(n > \max(2\dim(X_1)+1, \dim(TX_1))\).\N\NThe bound on \(\dim(TX_1)\) is optimal. But we have the following open question:\N\N{ Question 1}: Is the term \(2\dim(X_1)+1\) the best possible bound?\N\NTo this end the author proves the following\N\N{ Theorem} Let \(\Phi: X_1 \rightarrow X_2\) be an isomorphism of closed affine algebraic sub-varieties of \(\mathbb{C}^n\) and \(n > \max(2\dim(X_1), \dim(TX_1))\). Then \(\Phi\) can be extended to a holomorphic automorphism of \(\mathbb{C}^n\).\N\NThe author also mentions the following un-resolved problem:\N\N{ Question 2}: Can an isomorphism of two closed curves in \(\mathbb{C}^3\) be extend to an algebraic automorphism of \(\mathbb{C}^3\)?\N\NThe paper under review answers Question 2 in the affirmative with \textit{algebraic automorphism} replaced by \textit{holomorphic automorphism}. This is interesting in the sense that it demonstrates the absence of any analytic obstructions in answering Question 2.\N\NThe properties of semi-isomorphisms and pseudo-isomorphisms are used in the proofs of the above results.