Algebraic Monoids From a Bird's Eye Viewpoint

Mahir Can, Tulane University

Abstract: The theory of algebraic groups, which began as an offshoot of Lie theory, has become one of modern mathematics' crowning achievements. It has connections and applications to almost all areas of mathematics. Surprisingly, the more general theory of algebraic monoids has a shorter history, dating only to the early 1980s. In this talk, after making a broad introduction to the theory of algebraic groups, we will review the theory of linear algebraic monoids. The purpose of our discussion is to explain why further investigation and focus should be given to this mathematical gold mine.

Tea and refreshments available at 3:00 p.m. in the Assmus Conference Room (CU 212).