Topology and Related Seminars: Thomas Koberda, Harvard University

Topic

Mapping class groups and finite covers

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Thomas Koberda
Harvard University

Details

I will give a survey of results concerning the actions of a mapping class on the homology of various finite covers to which it lifts. I will draw connections to 3-manifold theory, especially largeness, growth of torsion homology and Alexander polynomials.

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Thomas Koberda, Harvard University
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Event Type
Scientific, Seminar
Date
February 8, 2012
Time
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Location
University of British Columbia