The Constant Conjecture for cohomology rings of Hilbert schemes

Let XX be a quasi-projective surface. For each nn, let H(X[n])H^*(X^{[n]}) be expressed in the Heisenberg monomial basis (hμ(n))(\mathfrak h_\mu(n)). Constant Conjecture. The structure constants of the ring H(X[n])H^*(X^{[n]}) with respect to the Heisenberg monomial basis (hμ(n))(\mathfrak h_\mu(n)) are independent of nn. Consequently, one can construct a Farahat-Higman-type ring associated to XX encoding the cohomology rings H(X[n])H^*(X^{[n]}) for all nn. The conjecture seeks a stable multiplication law for the cohomology of Hilbert schemes of points on quasi-projective surfaces, analogous to the Farahat-Higman ring for symmetric groups; the source does not state a resolution.

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Weiqiang Wang, “The Farahat-Higman ring of wreath products and Hilbert schemes”, arXiv:math/0205071 (2003).

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