Cox ring of an algebraic stack

Abstract

We give a proper definition of the multiplicative structure of the following rings: Cox ring of invertible sheaves on a general algebraic stack; Cox ring of rank one reflexive sheaves on a normal and excellent algebraic stack. We show that such Cox rings always exist and establish its (non-)uniqueness in terms of an Ext-group. Moreover, we compare this definition with the classical construction of a Cox ring on a variety. Finally, we give an application to the theory of Mori dream stacks.