Journal of Geometry

, Volume 10, Issue 1–2, pp 57–68 | Cite as

On the intersection number of two plane curves

  • Peter Scherk
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Abstract

The intersection number of two algebraic curves in a plane over any infinite field is shown to be uniquely defined by a fairly weak set of postulates. These postulates also imply some of the basic properties of that number. The treatment is completely elementary.

Keywords

Basic Property Intersection Number Algebraic Curf Plane Curf Infinite Field 
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Reference

  1. [1].
    Wm. Fulton, Algebraic Curves. New York, N. Y. (1969).Google Scholar

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© Birkhäuser Verlag 1977

Authors and Affiliations

  • Peter Scherk
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  1. 1.Department of MathematicsUniversity of TorontoTorontoCanada

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