Distinguished Lecture Series
Michael Hopkins
Harvard University
Invariants as the engine for mathematics
Abstract: In mathematics and in science an "invariant" of a system is
a quantity, like the total energy, that does not change as the system
evolves. The discovery and understanding of invariants is a
significant part of what drives the development of mathematics. In
this talk I will describe some simple mathematical invariants and the
deep mathematics that has evolved from trying to understand them.
The general public is invited. Reception to follow.
Wednesday March 5, 2014 at 4:00 PM in BSB 250