The University of Michigan Student Combinatorics Seminar
Winter 2011
March 7, 4:10-5:00, 3866 East Hall



Hopf algebras

Max Glick

University of Michigan

Abstract

This talk will serve as an introduction to Hopf algebras. The focus will be on stating precise definitions and giving plenty of examples. Time allowing, I will also discuss a more involved example, namely the ring of symmetric functions.