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I understand that if $i:D\hookrightarrow \mathbb{P}^n$ is a divisor of degree $d$, then the normal bundle to $D$ is $O_D(d)=i^*(O(d))$. The only way I know to prove this is through the conormal bundle, i.e., to show that $O_D(d)^v=I_D/I_D^2$. It would be great if someone explain this in geometric terms, i.e., how do you actually see $O(D)$ as sth normal to $D$.

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  • Maybe this answer can help: http://math.stackexchange.com/questions/718192/geometric-interpretation-and-computation-of-the-normal-bundle/718504#718504 – Brenin Sep 12 '14 at 18:14

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