Date: Monday, February 20, 2012
Location: 3088 East Hall (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM)
Title: K-theory for Kombinatorialists
Abstract: In this talk I aim to convince combinatorialists why they might care about the words "K-theory". In particular, I will define the K-theory of an algebraic variety, focusing on some results on the K-theory of the Grassmanian. These results generalize "usual" intersection theory on the Grassmannian-- which is to say, Schubert calculus. If time permits, I will discuss some other K-theory directions one can go in. I plan on stating everything I use (including some necessary geometric prerequisites), but the talk will be the most satisfying if you have been sitting in on the Schubert Calculus class (which will closely mirror my talk).
Speaker: Chris Fraser
Institution: U Michigan
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