Popescu's theorem

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In commutative algebra and algebraic geometry, Popescu's theorem, introduced by Dorin Popescu, [1] [2] states: [3]

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Let A be a Noetherian ring and B a Noetherian algebra over it. Then, the structure map AB is a regular morphism if and only if B is a direct limit of smooth A-algebras.

For example, if A is a local G-ring (e.g., a local excellent ring) and B its completion, then the map AB is regular by definition and the theorem applies.

Another proof of Popescu's theorem was given by Tetsushi Ogoma, [4] while an exposition of the result was provided by Richard Swan. [5]

The usual proof of the Artin approximation theorem relies crucially on Popescu's theorem. Popescu's result was proved by an alternate method, and somewhat strengthened, by Mark Spivakovsky. [6] [7]

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