The relative Du Bois complex -- on a question of S. Zucker

TL;DR

This paper initiates an exploration into a question posed by Steven Zucker in 1996, aiming to advance understanding in a specific area of mathematical research.

Contribution

It provides the first steps toward addressing Zucker's question, potentially opening new avenues in the related mathematical field.

Findings

Initial framework for the problem

Progress towards answering Zucker's question

Lays groundwork for future research

Abstract

In this paper we are making the first step toward answering a question posed by Steven Zucker at a JAMI conference at Johns Hopkins University in 1996, organized by Vyacheslav Shokurov.