A new proof of the global Torelli theorem for K3 surfaces (Q802612)

The aim of this paper is to give a new proof of the global Torelli theorem for algebraic K3 surfaces. The method of proof consists in interpreting the theorem of Kulikov-Persson-Pinkham [cf. \textit{V. S. Kulikov}, Math. USSR, Izv. 11, 957-989 (1977); translation from Izv. Akad. Nauk SSSR, Ser. Mat. 41, 1008-1042 (1977; Zbl 0367.14014) and \textit{U. Persson} and \textit{H. Pinkham}, Ann. Math., II. Ser. 113, 45-66 (1981; Zbl 0426.14015)] on degenerations of K3 surfaces as a way to construct partial compactifications of the moduli spaces of polarized K3 surfaces. Analogous constructions of partial compactifications of the appropriate period spaces have been given by Mumford. The proof then reduces to a degree calculation, which is done via an analysis of the limiting mixed Hodge structures.