Algebraic Geometry Seminar: Shane Cernele

  • Date: 09/24/2012
  • Time: 15:00
Lecturer(s):
Shane Cernele, UBC
Location: 

University of British Columbia

Description: 

Let p be a prime, r >= 3, and n_i = p^{a_i} for positive integers a_1,...,a_r. Set G = GL_{n_1} x ... x GL_{n_r}, and let \mu be a central subgroup of G. The Galois cohomology set H^1(K, G/\mu) classifies r-tuples of central simple algebras satisfying linear equations in the Brauer group Br(K). We study the essential dimension of G/\mu by constructing the 'code' associated to /mu.

Schedule: 

ESB 2012Mon 24 Sep 2012, 3:00pm-4:00pm

Other Information: 

Location: ESB 2012