Lemma 37.60.18. Let $f : X \to Y$ be a finite type morphism of locally Noetherian schemes. Denote $\Delta : X \to X \times _ Y X$ the diagonal morphism. The following are equivalent

1. $f$ is smooth,

2. $f$ is flat and $\Delta : X \to X \times _ Y X$ is a regular immersion,

3. $f$ is flat and $\Delta : X \to X \times _ Y X$ is a local complete intersection morphism,

4. $f$ is flat and $\Delta : X \to X \times _ Y X$ is perfect.

Proof. Assume (1). Then $f$ is flat by Morphisms, Lemma 29.34.9. The projections $X \times _ Y X \to X$ are smooth by Morphisms, Lemma 29.34.5. Hence the diagonal is a section to a smooth morphism and hence a regular immersion, see Divisors, Lemma 31.22.8. Hence (1) $\Rightarrow$ (2). The implication (2) $\Rightarrow$ (3) is Lemma 37.60.9. The implication (3) $\Rightarrow$ (4) is Lemma 37.60.4. The interesting implication (4) $\Rightarrow$ (1) follows immediately from Divided Power Algebra, Lemma 23.10.2. $\square$

There are also:

• 4 comment(s) on Section 37.60: Local complete intersection morphisms

In your comment you can use Markdown and LaTeX style mathematics (enclose it like $\pi$). A preview option is available if you wish to see how it works out (just click on the eye in the toolbar).