Dr. Ryan Grady (Dept. of Mathematical Sciences, MSU)

02/26/2024  4:10pm

 

Abstract:

I will recall some generalized cohomology theories and their utility in considering geometric questions on manifolds.  In particular, I will talk about topological K-theory and the cohomology theory associated to a (nice) elliptic curve.  If time allows, I will discuss some approaches to these theories from quantum field theory and maybe even state some antiquated results of myself and collaborators.