The A-infinity Deformation Theory of a Point and the Derived Categories of Local Calabi-Yaus
Abstract
Description
Let A be an augmented algebra over a semi-simple algebra S. We show that the Ext algebra of S as an A-module, enriched with its natural A-infinity structure, can be used to reconstruct the completion of A at the augmentation ideal. We use this technical result to justify a calculation in the physics literature describing algebras that are derived equivalent to certain non-compact Calabi-Yau three-folds. Since the calculation produces superpotentials for these algebras we also include some discussion of superpotential algebras and their invariants.
Final version, to be published in J. Algebra
Final version, to be published in J. Algebra