PIMS-UBC Distinguished Lecture: Alexander Merkurjev (UCLA)
Topic
Essential dimension in algebra
Speakers
Details
Essential dimension of an algebraic object is the smallest number of algebraically independent parameters required to define the object. This notion was introduced by Buhler and Reichstein. Relations to algebraic geometry and representation theory will be discussed.
Additional Information
This is a Past Event
Event Type
Scientific, Seminar
Date
October 8, 2010
Time
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Location