Donaldson-Thomas and Gromov-Witten theory of orbifolds and their resolutions
Topic
A general principle in physics asserts that string theory on a
Calabi-Yau orbifold should be equivalent to string theory on any Calabi-Yau resolution of the orbifold. A mathematical realization of this principle is the idea that Donaldson-Thomas theory or Gromov-Witten theory of the orbifold should be equivalent to the corresponding theory on the resolution. We will discuss these ideas in general and for some specific examples.
Calabi-Yau orbifold should be equivalent to string theory on any Calabi-Yau resolution of the orbifold. A mathematical realization of this principle is the idea that Donaldson-Thomas theory or Gromov-Witten theory of the orbifold should be equivalent to the corresponding theory on the resolution. We will discuss these ideas in general and for some specific examples.
Speakers
Additional Information
Algebraic Geometry Seminar 2007
Jim Bryan (University of British Columbia)
Jim Bryan (University of British Columbia)