Abstract
We prove that the K-moduli space of cubic threefolds is identical to their geometric invariant theory (GIT) moduli. More precisely, the K-semistability, K-polystability, and K-stability of cubic threefolds coincide with the corresponding GIT stabilities, which could be explicitly calculated. In particular, this implies that all smooth cubic threefolds admit Kähler-Einstein (KE) metrics and provides a precise list of singular KE ones. To achieve this, our main new contribution is an estimate in dimension 3 of the volumes of Kawamata log terminal singularities introduced by Chi Li. This is obtained via a detailed study of the classification of 3-dimensional canonical and terminal singularities, which was established during the study of the explicit 3-dimensional minimal model program.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2029-2073 |
Number of pages | 45 |
Journal | Duke Mathematical Journal |
Volume | 168 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2019 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Mathematics