Back to Commutative Algebra Seminar: Fall 2018
Commutative Algebra Seminar
Date: Friday, Aug 24, 2018
Time: 2:30PM - 3:20PM
Location: LCB 215
Michael Brown
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Title |
Chern-Weil theory for matrix factorizations |
Abstract |
This is a report on joint work with Mark Walker. Classical algebraic Chern-Weil theory provides a formula for the Chern character of a projective module P over a commutative ring in terms of a connection on P. In this talk, I will discuss an analogous formula for the Chern character of a matrix factorization. Along the way, I will provide background on matrix factorizations, and also on classical Chern-Weil theory. |
Commutative Algebra