An algebraic proof of the Milnor-Orlik theorem

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Main Author: Soler, Yerly
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Published: 2026
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contents A well-known theorem by Milnor-Orlik provides a formula for the Milnor number of a weighted-homogeneous polynomial having an isolated singularity that depends only on the weights. In this paper we present a proof of that result using techniques from commutative algebra. Our approach is to obtain a free resolution of the Milnor algebra through the Koszul complex. The desired formula is then obtained from a Hilbert series calculation.
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spellingShingle An algebraic proof of the Milnor-Orlik theorem
Soler, Yerly
Commutative Algebra
14B05, 32S25, 13D02, 13D40
A well-known theorem by Milnor-Orlik provides a formula for the Milnor number of a weighted-homogeneous polynomial having an isolated singularity that depends only on the weights. In this paper we present a proof of that result using techniques from commutative algebra. Our approach is to obtain a free resolution of the Milnor algebra through the Koszul complex. The desired formula is then obtained from a Hilbert series calculation.
title An algebraic proof of the Milnor-Orlik theorem
topic Commutative Algebra
14B05, 32S25, 13D02, 13D40
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2605.21703