Hilbert squares of degeneracy loci

Abstract

Let S be the first degeneracy locus of a morphism of vector bundles corresponding to a general matrix of linear forms in \({\mathbb {P}}^s\). We prove that, under certain positivity conditions, its Hilbert square \({{\mathrm{Hilb}}}^2(S)\) is isomorphic to the zero locus of a global section of an irreducible homogeneous vector bundle on a product of Grassmannians. Our construction involves a naturally associated Fano variety, and an explicit description of the isomorphism.