Geometry and Physics Seminar: Alan Thompson
- Date: 11/06/2013
- Time: 15:10
Lecturer(s):
Alan Thompson, Toronto/Fields
Location:
University of Alberta
Topic:
Families of lattice polarized K3 surfaces with monodromy
Description:
The concept of lattice polarization for a K3 surface was first introduced by Nikulin. I will discuss ways in which his definition can be extended to families of K3 surfaces over a (not necessarily simply connected) base curve, with the aim of gaining control over the action of monodromy upon the Néron-Severi lattice of a general fibre. I will then present an application of this to the study of Calabi-Yau threefolds that admit fibrations by Kummer surfaces.
Other Information:
This is a live e-seminar hosted by The University of Alberta and broadcast at UBC in ESB 4127