On Universal derivations for multiarrangements

Abstract

The study of universal derivations for arbitrary multiarrangements and multiplicity functions was initiated by Abe, R\"ohrle, Stump, and Yoshinaga in 2024 which focused on arrangements arising from (well-generated) reflection groups. In this paper we provide a criterion for determining whether a derivation is universal along with a characterization of universal derivations for arbitrary 2-multiarrangements. As an application we give descriptions of universal derivations for several multiarrangements, including the so-called deleted $A_3$ arrangement. This is the first known example of a non-reflection arrangement that admits a universal derivation distinct from the Euler derivation.