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\title{Schemes as stacks and representability}

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\section{Introduction}
\label{section-introduction}

\noindent
In this document we explain how we will think of schemes as stacks over the
category of affine schemes.

\section{Affine schemes, schemes, stacks representable by a scheme}
\label{section-schemes}

\noindent
You can skip the first two subsections for sure.

\subsection{Locally ringed spaces}
\label{subsection-locally-ringed-sapces}

\noindent
A locally ringed space $(X,\mathcal{O}_X)$ is a pair consisting of a
topological space $X$ and a sheaf of rings $\mathcal{O}_X$ all of whose stalks
are local rings. Morphisms in the category of locally ringed spaces are
maps of pairs $f : (X, \mathcal{O}_X) \to (Y,\mathcal{O}_Y)$ so that
all the induced ring maps $\mathcal{O}_{Y,f(x)} \to \mathcal{O}_{X,x}$ are
local ring maps.

\smallskip\noindent
A reference for this section is \cite{EGA}, I.

\subsection{Affine schemes}
\label{subsection-affine-schemes}

\noindent
An affine scheme is a locally ringed space isomorphic to a locally ringed
space of the form $\text{Spec}(A)$, for some commutative (unital) ring $A$.
(Note that $A$ can be the zero ring in which case $\text{Spec}(A)$ is
the empty space.) As a set $\text{Spec}(A)$ is the set of prime ideals of
$A$. The topology on $\text{Spec}(A)$ is the unique one that has a basis
of opens of the form $D(f) = \{ \wp \in\text{Spec}(A) \mid
f \not\in \wp \}$,
$f\in A$. The structure sheaf $\mathcal{O} = 
\mathcal{O}_{\text{Spec}(A)}$ is the unique
sheaf of rings such that (1) $\Gamma(D(f), \mathcal{O}) = A_f$ and
(2) the restriction map $\Gamma(D(f), \mathcal{O}) \to \Gamma(D(fg),
\mathcal{O})$ is the canonical map $A_f \to A_{fg}$.

\smallskip\noindent
A morphism of affine schemes is a morphism in the category of locally ringed 
spaces.

\subsection{The category of affine schemes}
\label{subsection-affine-schemes}

\noindent
It should be clear what the category of affine schemes is, except for a
little bit of set-theoretical discussion. We will use the notation
$\text{Aff}$ to denote this category. Our approach is to use only
categories which are sets. Thus we will choose a supply of affines and
work with this. For a precise mathematical discussion, see
Subsection \ref{subsection-sets-of-affines}.

\smallskip\noindent
The topology on $\text{Aff}$ will be the fppf topology. A covering is
given by a finite family of maps $\{U_i \to U\}$, where each $U_i \to U$
is a finitely presented flat morphism of affines, and $\coprod U_i \to U$
is surjective. 

\smallskip\noindent
Sometimes we consider $\text{Aff}$ with other topologies, such as the
etale, Zariski, or fpqc topologies. Notation $\text{Aff}_{etale}$, etc.
FIXME. Put in internal reference to topology discussion.

\subsubsection{Sets of affine schemes}
\label{subsection-sets-of-affines}

\noindent
Choose an ordinal $\alpha$ and denote $\text{Aff}_\alpha$ the
category of affine schemes which are elements of $V_\alpha$, see
Sets,\hyperref[sets-subsection-sets-hierarchy]%
{Subsection~\ref*{sets-subsection-sets-hierarchy}}. So there is a
theory of algebraic stacks for any $\alpha$. There are some minimal
conditions on $\alpha$ needed to imply that $\text{Aff}_\alpha$ is a site. 
These minimal required properties are expressed in the following lemma.

\begin{lemma}
\label{lemma-Aff-site}
For any set $S$ may choose an ordinal $\alpha$ with $S \in V_\alpha$ 
such that $\text{Aff}_\alpha$ has (finite) fibre products, and finite disjoint
unions. In addition we may assume that for any finitely presented morphism
of affines $X \to Y$, such that $Y \in \text{Aff}_\alpha$, there exists
an affine $X' \in \text{Ob}(\text{Aff}_\alpha)$ such that $X' \cong X$.
\end{lemma}

\begin{proof}
Consider the following statement: ``For any finite directed graph $\Gamma$,
for any assignment $v \mapsto F(v)$, $\forall v\in \text{Vertices}(\Gamma)$,
where $F(v)$ is an affine scheme, and any assignment
$\big(e : v_1 \to v_2\big) \mapsto \big(F(e) : F(v_1) \to F(v_2)\big)$,
$\forall e \in \text{Edges}(\Gamma)$ where $F(e)$ is a morphism of affine
schemes, there exists an affine scheme $X$ and morphisms $f(v) : X \to F(v)$,
$\forall v\in \text{Vertices}(\Gamma)$ such that $f(v_2) = F(e) \circ f(v_1)$,
$\forall \big(e : v_1 \to v_2\big) \in \text{Edges}(\Gamma)$, such that
$(X, \{f(v)\}_{v\in \text{Vertices}(\Gamma)})$ is universal among all such.''
This statement says that finite limits exist for affine schemes. It is
proved in a standard way (for example by turning it into ring theory).

\smallskip\noindent
On the other hand, upon formalizing the statement we obtain a provable
formula $\phi(\Gamma, F)$ of ZFC set theory. Hence, according to the reflection
principle, see Sets, \hyperref[sets-section-reflection-principle]%
{Lemma~\ref*{sets-section-reflection-principle}}
there exists an ordinal $\alpha$ such that the formula is true in
$V_\alpha$: If you take $\Gamma \in V_\alpha$ and the $F(v)$ to be in
$\text{Aff}_\alpha$, then you can find a solution
$(X, \{f(v)\}_{v\in \text{Vertices}(\Gamma)})$
with $X$ in $V_\alpha$. This takes care of the statement about fibre 
products. (Of course as soon as $\alpha$ is infinite then every
graph is isomorphic to a graph in $V_\alpha$; we can also simply apriori
require this for $V_\alpha$.).

\smallskip\noindent
We can similarly write out the condition of the existence of disjoint unions
as a set theory formula, and similarly the existence of the affine $X'$
given $X \to Y$. The reflection principle states we can have $S$ inside of
$V_\alpha$ as well.
\end{proof}

\noindent
Clearly, we may assume that $\text{Aff}_\alpha$ is closed under any reasonable
operation (see Sets, \autoref{sets-section-reflection-principle}).
Of course, whenever we require such a condition we will need to write out
the proof that this is so.

\smallskip\noindent
So, in the following we will work with stacks (or categories) over
$\text{Aff}_\alpha$\footnote{As per our general philosophy, if we ever need
an actual 2-category of stacks, we also choose another cardinal $\gamma$ and
consider only those categories over $\text{Aff}_\alpha$ contained in
$V_\gamma$.}. If $\alpha < \beta$, then there is an inclusion
$\text{Aff}_\alpha \subset \text{Aff}_\beta$, and hence any category
over $\text{Aff}_\beta$ gives rise to a category over $\text{Aff}_\alpha$.
But this is not the correct thing to do when studying algebraic stacks.
Instead we want to show that algebraic stacks over $\text{Aff}_\alpha$
give rise to algebraic stacks over $\text{Aff}_\beta$. In other words we will
need a theorem saying that the 2-category of algebraic
stacks over $\text{Aff}_\alpha$ is equivalent to a full sub-2-category of
algebraic stacks over $\text{Aff}_\beta$. Here it is.

\smallskip\noindent
FIXME. Improve the theorem below and move it to a more appropriate spot.

\begin{theorem}
\label{theorem-change-alpha}
Suppose that $p : \mathcal{S} \to \text{Aff}_\alpha$ is an algebraic stack.
Let $\beta > \alpha$. Then there exists an algebraic stack
$p' : \mathcal{S}' \to \text{Aff}_\beta$ and an equivalence
$$
\xymatrix{
(p')^{-1}(\text{Aff}_\alpha) \ar[rd]_{p'} \ar[rr]^c && \mathcal{S}\ar[ld]^p\\
&\text{Aff}_\alpha.&}
$$
The pair $((\mathcal{S'},p'),c)$ is well determined up to a 1-isomorphism
(which is itself unique up to unique 2-isomorphism).
\end{theorem}

\begin{proof}
FIXME. Hint. Choose a representation (in $\text{Stacks}/\text{Aff}_\alpha$)
$\mathcal{S} = [ \mathcal{X}/\mathcal{R} ]$, with $\mathcal{X}$ representable
by a scheme $X$ and $\mathcal{R}$ representable by an algebraic space.
Choose a presentation $\mathcal{R} = [ \mathcal{U}/\mathcal{R}_\mathcal{U} ]$
where $\mathcal{U}$ and $\mathcal{R}_\mathcal{U}$ are representable
by schemes $U$ and $R_U$. Now define (in $\text{Stacks}/\text{Aff}_\beta$)
$\mathcal{U}'$ to be the stack associated to $U$, $\mathcal{R}'_\mathcal{U}$
to be the stack associated to $R_U$, $\mathcal{R}'$ the stack
$\mathcal{R}' = [ \mathcal{U}'/\mathcal{R}'_\mathcal{U} ]$, $\mathcal{X}'$
the stack associated to $X$, and finally
$\mathcal{S}' = [ \mathcal{X}'/\mathcal{R}' ]$.
\end{proof}

\noindent
From now on $\text{Aff}$ will denote a category of affines $\text{Aff}_\alpha$
such as in Lemma \ref{lemma-Aff-site}. By the theorem above we may increase
$\alpha$ whenever this is needed.

\begin{remark}
\label{remark-other-approach}
There is another approach. Allow yourself to enlarge $\alpha$ at any moment.
Think of every statement in the text as being preceded by ``There exist
arbitrarily large $\alpha$ such that''. 
\end{remark}

\subsection{Schemes}
\label{subsection-schemes}

\noindent
We recall the definition of a scheme.

\smallskip\noindent
A scheme $(X,\mathcal{O}_X)$ is a locally ringed space
with the property that every point has a neighbourhood which is an
affine scheme.

\smallskip\noindent
A scheme $X$ gives rise to a functor (or presheaf)
$$
\xymatrix{
\text{Aff}^{\text{opp}} \ar[r]^{h_X} & \text{Sets}, &
U \ar@{|->}[r] & \text{Mor}(U, X).}
$$
The usual Yoneda lemma tells us that we can recover the scheme from this
functor. 

\begin{lemma}
\label{lemma-yoneda-schemes}
Suppose that $X$, $Y$ are schemes with that have open coverings
by affines isomorphic to objects of $\text{Aff}$. Then $\text{Mor}(X,Y)
= \text{Mor}(h_X, h_Y)$.
\end{lemma}

\begin{proof}
FIXME.
\end{proof}

\subsection{Stacks representable by a scheme}
\label{subsection-stack-representable-by-scheme}

\noindent
In Categories, \hyperref[categories-definition-representable-fibred-category]%
{Definition~\ref*{categories-definition-representable-fibred-category}} we
defined the notion of a representable category fibred in groupoids. This,
applied to a stack (or a category) over $\text{Aff}$ will define the notion of
a stack representable by an affine scheme. 

\smallskip\noindent
Here is the formal definition of a category over $\text{Aff}$ representable by
a scheme. Please also see the informal discussion below.

\begin{definition}
\label{definition-representable-by-scheme}
A category fibred in groupoids $p : \mathcal{S} \to \text{Aff}$ is
called representable by a scheme, if the following conditions are satisfied:
\begin{enumerate}
\item all fibre categories $\mathcal{S}_U$ are setlike, and
\item the presheaf $U \mapsto \text{Ob}(\mathcal{S}_U)/\cong$ is 
is isomorphic to $h_S$ for a scheme $S$ as in
Lemma \ref{lemma-yoneda-schemes}.
\end{enumerate}
\end{definition}

\begin{lemma}
\label{lemma-representable-by-scheme-implies-stack}
If $\mathcal{S} \to \text{Aff}$ is representable by a scheme then $\mathcal{S}$
is a stack over $\text{Aff}$.
\end{lemma}

\begin{proof}
FIXME.
\end{proof}

\begin{example}
\label{example-standard-representable-scheme}
Let $X$ be a scheme that has a covering by open affines which are isomorphic
to objects of $\text{Aff}$. There is a standard stack over $\text{Aff}$
representable by $X$, namely the stack of affines over $X$. Compare Categories,
\hyperref[categories-example-comma-category]%
{Example~\ref*{categories-example-comma-category}}.
This stack will be denoted $\text{Aff}/X$, and it is described as follows.
\begin{enumerate}
\item An object of $\text{Aff}/X$ is a morphism of schemes
$U \to X$, with $U \in \text{Ob}(\text{Aff})$.
\item A morphism between $U\to X$ and $V \to X$ is a commutative diagram
$$
\xymatrix{
U \ar[rr] \ar[rd] && V \ar[ld] \\
&X.&}
$$
\item The functor $(\text{Aff}/X) \to \text{Aff}$ maps $U\to X$ to $U$.
\end{enumerate}
It is clear from the definition that $\text{Aff}/X$ is representable by
a scheme. 

\smallskip\noindent
The construction is clearly functorial in $X$, so that a morphism
of schemes $f : X \to Y$ induces a morphisms of stacks 
$\text{Aff}/X \to \text{Aff}/Y$. FIXME: more?
\end{example}

\begin{situation}
\label{situation-stack-represented-by-scheme}
The following situation will appear repeatedly in the text. Suppose that
$\mathcal{S} \to \text{Aff}$ is a stack representable by a scheme. If we
say the scheme $S$ represents $\mathcal{S}$, then we mean that besides 
being given the scheme $S$, we are given an equivalence $j : \mathcal{S}
\to \text{Aff}/S$ of stacks over $\text{Aff}$.
\end{situation}

\begin{lemma}
\label{lemma-morphism-stacks-representable-by-schemes}
Suppose that the stacks $\mathcal{X}$, $\mathcal{Y}$ are represented
by the schemes $X$ and $Y$. For any morphism of stacks $F : \mathcal{X}
\to \mathcal{Y}$ there is a unique morphism of schemes $f : X \to Y$
such that the diagram
$$
\xymatrix{
\mathcal{X} \ar[r]^F \ar[d]_j & \mathcal{Y} \ar[d]^j \\
\text{Aff}/X \ar[r]^f & \text{Aff}/Y}
$$
2-commutes and then the diagram actually commutes.
\end{lemma}

\begin{proof}
FIXME.
\end{proof}

\section{Morphisms representable by schemes}
\label{section-morphisms-representable-by-schemes}

\noindent
In this section we define the notion of moprhisms of stacks over $\text{Aff}$
representable by schemes.

\subsection{Definition}
\label{subsection-definition-representable-by-schemes}

\noindent
Here is the formal definition. Please also see the informal discussion below.

\begin{definition}
\label{definition-representable-by-schemes}
Let $f : \mathcal{X} \to \mathcal{Y}$ be a morphism of categories
fibred in groupoids over $\text{Aff}$. We say $f$ is representable by
schemes if for every stack $\mathcal{S}$ representable by a scheme
(see Definition \ref{definition-representable-by-scheme}), and every morphism
$\mathcal{U} \to \mathcal{Y}$, the 2-fibre product
$\mathcal{S}\times_\mathcal{Y}\mathcal{X}$ is representable by a scheme.
\end{definition}

\noindent
Informal discussion. In the situation of the definition we sometimes 
say that $\mathcal{X}$ is relatively representable over $\mathcal{Y}$.
Suppose that, with the notation of the definition, $S$ represents
$\mathcal{S}$ and $W$ represents $\mathcal{S}\times_\mathcal{Y}\mathcal{X}$.
According to Lemma \ref{lemma-morphism-stacks-representable-by-schemes}
we get a morphism of schemes $g : W \to S$ and a 2-commutative diagram
of stacks
$$
\xymatrix{
\text{Aff}/W \ar[d]^g &
\mathcal{S}\times_\mathcal{X}\mathcal{Y} \ar[d] \ar[l]^j \ar[r] &
\mathcal{Y} \ar[d] \\
\text{Aff}/S &
\mathcal{S} \ar[l]^j \ar[r] & \mathcal{X}
}
$$
FIXME: more.

\smallskip\noindent
FIXME. It seems to me that you can define the notion even if 
$\mathcal{X}$ and $\mathcal{Y}$ are just categories over $\text{Aff}$. Does
it make sense in this generality?

\begin{definition}
\label{definition-property-morphism-representable-by-schemes}
Let $P$ be a property of morphisms of schemes such that
if the morphism $f : X \to Y$ has property $P$, then so does
every base change of $f$. (FIXME: introduce base change.)
We say that a morphism of stacks $\mathcal{X}
\to \mathcal{Y}$ representable by schemes has property
$P$ if for every diagram as above the morphism of schemes
$g : W \to S$ has property $P$.
\end{definition}

\noindent
FIXME. Explain rationale behind this definition: what else could it be?

\smallskip\noindent
To continue reading, 
\begin{enumerate}

\item visit the next section: Algebraic stacks,
\autoref{algebraic-section-introduction}, or 

\item go back to the
table of contents: \url{index.html#contents}.

\end{enumerate}

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