The Combinatorial Revolution in Knot Theory
Fri, 09/04/2009 - 9:53am — Cathi
When
Start: 09/09/2009 - 4:15pm
End : 09/09/2009 - 5:15pm
End : 09/09/2009 - 5:15pm
Category
Colloquium
Speaker
Sam Nelson Claremont McKenna College
Abstract
Much as our concept of `number' has evolved over time, what we mean by `knots' has recently undergone its own volutionary generalization. We will explore new types of generalized knots including virtual knots, singular knots, at virtual knots and more. These new knot types motivate related algebraic structures such as kei, quandles, racks and biquandles. This talk is based on an article scheduled to appear in Notices of the AMS in 2010.
Where
Millikan 134, Pomona College
Misc. Information
Refreshments served at 3:45 p.m. Harry Mullikin Room, Millikan 209
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The dinner will be hosted by Prof. Jim Hoste. If interested in attending, call ext. 73258