On Waring's problem for several algebraic forms

From MaRDI portal



Abstract: We reconsider the classical problem of representing a finite number of forms of degree d in n+1 variables as sums of powers of linear forms. We define a geometric construct called a `grove', which, in a number of cases allows us to determine the dimension of the space of forms which can be so represented. We also present two new `exceptional' examples, where this dimension is less than what a naive parameter count would predict.


Summary: We reconsider the classical problem of representing a finite number of forms of degree \(d\) in the polynomial ring over \(n + 1\) variables as scalar combinations of powers of linear forms. We define a geometric construct called a 'grove', which, in a number of cases, allows us to determine the dimension of the space of forms which can be so represented for a fixed number of summands. We also present two new examples, where this dimension turns out to be less than what a naïve parameter count would predict.




Cited in
(41)








This page was built for publication: On Waring's problem for several algebraic forms

Report a bug (only for logged in users!)Click here to report a bug for this page (MaRDI item Q1417425)