Hopf Algebras: An Introduction (Cancelled)

Authors

Professor Serban Raianu, Syracuse University and Algebra Candidate

Document Type

Presentation Abstract

Presentation Date

3-11-2002

Abstract

Hopf algebras are algebraic structures which were first discovered in topology in the early '40s. Since then, they proved to be one of the most ubiquitous objects in mathematics: they arise in virtually every field, from number theory and algebraic geometry to quantum physics, passing through ring theory, probability theory, representation theory, Lie theory, operator theory, combinatorics, computer science, and many other. Some basic examples of Hopf algebras will be given, along with the description of some problems to be studied in connection with Hopf algebras. Concrete results, some of them very recent, will be used to illustrate the diversity of the subject and some of the techniques used.

Additional Details

This presentation was cancelled.

Monday, 11 March 2002
4:10 p.m. in Math 109
Coffee/treats at 3:30 p.m. Math 104 (Lounge)

Recommended Citation

Raianu, Professor Serban, "Hopf Algebras: An Introduction (Cancelled)" (2002). Colloquia of the Department of Mathematical Sciences. 115.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/mathcolloquia/115