Arithmetic Geometry
The intersection form is a bilinear form associated with the intersection of cycles in algebraic geometry, specifically in the context of a smooth projective variety. It provides a way to compute how subvarieties intersect with one another and encapsulates important topological information about the variety. Understanding the intersection form is crucial for studying the geometry of cycles and their classes in cohomology, which are key concepts in both algebraic and differential geometry.
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