Topology Seminar: Galois descent and pro objects

  • Date: 07/21/2010
Lecturer(s):
Rick Jardine (University of Western Ontario)
Location: 

University of British Columbia

Description: 

A Galois descent theorem for n-types will be displayed and explained. This result is used, together with an appropriate version of the homotopy theory of pro objects, to give a descent criterion for diagrams of spaces which are defined on the etale site of a field. The need for such a criterion first arose in connection with the algebraic K-theory of fields.

Schedule: 

3:00 - 4:00pm, WMAX 110.

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