Is the Quotient Sheaf Isomorphic to the Image Sheaf?

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In summary, the quotient sheaf and image sheaf are two important concepts in algebraic geometry that represent the quotient and image of a sheaf by a subsheaf or a sheaf morphism. The quotient sheaf is defined as the sheafification of the presheaf of sections of the quotient of the original sheaf by the subsheaf. These two sheaves play significant roles in the study of sheaf cohomology and algebraic cycles. However, they are not always isomorphic, only if the subsheaf is contained in the kernel of the sheaf morphism. Apart from algebraic geometry, the quotient sheaf and image sheaf also have applications in other fields such as topology, differential geometry, and
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Here is this week's POTW:

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Let $\mathscr{F} \overset{\eta}{\to} \mathscr{G}$ be a morphism of sheaves over a topological space $X$. Prove that quotient sheaf $\mathscr{F}/\operatorname{ker}(\eta)$ is isomorphic to the image sheaf $\operatorname{im}(\eta)$.-----

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No one answered this week's problem. You can read my solution below.
It suffices to prove that for every $x\in X$, the stalks $\mathscr{F}/\operatorname{ker}(\eta)$ and $\operatorname{im}(\eta)$ at $x$ are isomorphic. Fix $x\in X$. The morphism $\eta$ induces a morphism $\eta_x : \mathscr{F}_x \to \mathscr{G}_x$ on stalks. There is an isomorphism $F_x/\operatorname{ker}(\eta_x) \cong \operatorname{im}(\eta_x)$. On the other hand, $\mathscr{F}_x/\operatorname{ker}(\eta_x) \cong \left(\mathscr{F}/\operatorname{ker}(\eta)\right)_x$ and $\left(\operatorname{im}(\eta)\right)_x = \operatorname{im}(\eta_x)$. So $\left(\mathscr{F}/\operatorname{ker}(\eta)\right)_x \cong \left(\operatorname{im}(\eta)\right)_x$. Since $x$ was arbitrary, the result follows.
 

1. What is the difference between the quotient sheaf and the image sheaf?

The quotient sheaf is a sheaf that represents the "quotient" of a sheaf by a subsheaf, while the image sheaf represents the "image" of a sheaf morphism between two sheaves.

2. How is the quotient sheaf defined?

The quotient sheaf is defined as the sheafification of the presheaf of sections of the quotient of the original sheaf by the subsheaf.

3. What is the significance of the quotient sheaf and image sheaf in mathematics?

The quotient sheaf and image sheaf play important roles in algebraic geometry, specifically in the study of sheaf cohomology and algebraic cycles.

4. Is every quotient sheaf isomorphic to its corresponding image sheaf?

No, not always. The quotient sheaf and image sheaf are isomorphic if and only if the subsheaf is contained in the kernel of the sheaf morphism.

5. Are there any applications of the quotient sheaf and image sheaf in other fields of science?

Yes, the quotient sheaf and image sheaf have applications in various fields such as topology, differential geometry, and algebraic topology.

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