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=== Fall 2021 Topic Wish List ===
=== Fall 2021 Topic Wish List ===
This was assembled using input from an interest form at the beginning of the semester. Choose one and you will have the rare guarantee of having one interested audience member. Feel free to add your own.
This was assembled using input from an interest form at the beginning of the semester. Choose one and you will have the rare guarantee of having one interested audience member. Feel free to add your own.
* Introduction to descent, or other topics in the book "FGA Explained"
* Stacks for Kindergarteners
* Stacks for Kindergarteners
* Applications of Beilinson resolution of the diagonal
* Motives for Kindergarteners
* Applications of Beilinson resolution of the diagonal, Fourier Mukai transforms in general
* Wth did June Huh do and what is combinatorial hodge theory?
* Wth did June Huh do and what is combinatorial hodge theory?
* Computing things about Toric varieties
* Computing things about Toric varieties
* Reductive groups and flag varieties
* Reductive groups and flag varieties
* Introduction to arithmetic geometry -- what are some big picture ideas of what "goes wrong" when not over an algebraically closed field?
* Introduction to arithmetic geometry -- what are some big picture ideas of what "goes wrong" when not over an algebraically closed field?
* Geothendieck '66, "On the de Rham Cohomology of Algebraic Varieties
* Geothendieck '66, "On the de Rham Cohomology of Algebraic Varieties"
* Going from line bundles and divisors to vector bundles and chern classes
* Going from line bundles and divisors to vector bundles and chern classes
* A History of the Weil Conjectures
* A History of the Weil Conjectures
* Mumford & Bayer, "What can be computed in Algebraic Geometry?"
* A pre talk for any other upcoming talk


== Being an audience member ==
== Being an audience member ==
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| bgcolor="#E0E0E0"| September 30
| bgcolor="#E0E0E0"| September 30
| bgcolor="#C6D46E"| Yifan Wei
| bgcolor="#C6D46E"| Yifan Wei
| bgcolor="#BCE2FE"|[[#September 30| Comparisons between Chow groups and K-groups]]
| bgcolor="#BCE2FE"|[[#September 30| On Chow groups and K groups]]
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| bgcolor="#E0E0E0"| October 7
| bgcolor="#E0E0E0"| October 7
| bgcolor="#C6D46E"| Owen Goff
| bgcolor="#C6D46E"| Owen Goff
| bgcolor="#BCE2FE"|[[#October 7 | TBD]]
| bgcolor="#BCE2FE"|[[#October 7 | Roguish Noncommutativity and the Onsager Algebra]]
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| bgcolor="#E0E0E0"| October 14
| bgcolor="#E0E0E0"| October 14
| bgcolor="#C6D46E"| Peter Wei
| bgcolor="#C6D46E"| Peter YI WEI
| bgcolor="#BCE2FE"|[[#October 14 | TBD]]
| bgcolor="#BCE2FE"|[[#October 14 | Pathologies in Algebraic Geometry]]
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| bgcolor="#E0E0E0"| October 21
| bgcolor="#E0E0E0"| October 21
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| bgcolor="#E0E0E0"| October 28
| bgcolor="#E0E0E0"| October 28
| bgcolor="#C6D46E"| Caitlyn Booms
| bgcolor="#C6D46E"| Caitlyn Booms
| bgcolor="#BCE2FE"|[[#October 28 | TBD]]  
| bgcolor="#BCE2FE"|[[#October 28 | Classifying Varieties of Minimal Degree]]  
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| bgcolor="#E0E0E0"| November 4
| bgcolor="#E0E0E0"| November 4
| bgcolor="#C6D46E"| John Cobb
| bgcolor="#C6D46E"| John Cobb
| bgcolor="#BCE2FE"|[[#November 4 | Koszul Cohomology]]  
| bgcolor="#BCE2FE"|[[#November 4 | Syzygies and Koszul Cohomology]]  
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| bgcolor="#E0E0E0"| November 11
| bgcolor="#E0E0E0"| November 11
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| bgcolor="#BCE2FE"| [[#November 11 | Introduction to Geometric Invariant Theory]]  
| bgcolor="#BCE2FE"| [[#November 11 | Introduction to Geometric Invariant Theory]]  
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| bgcolor="#E0E0E0"| November 18
| bgcolor="#E0E0E0"| November 23
| bgcolor="#C6D46E"| Connor Simpson
| bgcolor="#C6D46E"| Connor Simpson
| bgcolor="#BCE2FE"|[[#November 18 | Combinatorial Hodge Theory]]  
| bgcolor="#BCE2FE"|[[#November 18 | Combinatorial Hodge Theory]]  
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| bgcolor="#E0E0E0"| December 2
| bgcolor="#E0E0E0"| December 2
| bgcolor="#C6D46E"| Alex Mine
| bgcolor="#C6D46E"| Alex Mine
| bgcolor="#BCE2FE"|[[#December 2 | Galois Descent Theory]]  
| bgcolor="#BCE2FE"|[[#December 2 | Fourier-Mukai Transforms]]  
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| bgcolor="#E0E0E0"| December 9
| bgcolor="#E0E0E0"| December 9
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| bgcolor="#A6B658" align="center" style="font-size:125%" | '''Yifan Wei'''
| bgcolor="#A6B658" align="center" style="font-size:125%" | '''Yifan Wei'''
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| bgcolor="#BCD2EE"  align="center" | Title: Comparisons between Chow groups and K-groups
| bgcolor="#BCD2EE"  align="center" | Title: On Chow groups and K groups
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Abstract:  
Abstract:  


TBD
We define Chow groups and K groups for non-singular varieties, illustrate some basic properties, and explain how intersection theory is done using K groups (on a smooth surface). Then we proceed to compute the K group of a non-singular curve. On higher dimensions there might be some issues, if time permits we will show how these issues can be mitigated, and why Grothendieck-Riemann-Roch is one of the greatest theorems in algebraic geometry (in my humble opinion).


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| bgcolor="#A6B658" align="center" style="font-size:125%" | '''Owen Goff'''
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| bgcolor="#BCD2EE"  align="center" | Title: Roguish Noncommutativity and the Onsager Algebra
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Abstract:  
Abstract:  


TBD
While throughout algebraic geometry and many other fields we like commutative rings, we often wonder what happens if our ring is not commutative. Say, for instance, you have A^2, but instead of xy=yx you have a relation xy = qyx for some constant q. In this talk I will discuss the consequences of this relation and how it relates to an object of combinatorial nature called the q-Onsager algebra.


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Abstract: This talk serves as a brief discussion on pathologies in algebraic geometry, inspired by a short thread of Daniel Litt’s twitter. No hard preliminaries! :)
 
TBD


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Abstract: Many of us are comfortable working with varieties over the complex numbers (or other fields) but part of the magic is that it's almost as easy to consider varieties over more exotic rings like the integers or the p-adics.
 
I'll explain how to think about such varieties and then use them to prove the birational invariance of Hodge numbers for Calabi-Yau's over the complex numbers using results from finite fields and p-adic analysis!


TBD
TBD
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| bgcolor="#A6B658" align="center" style="font-size:125%" | '''Caitlyn Booms'''
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| bgcolor="#BCD2EE"  align="center" | Title: Classifying Varieties of Minimal Degree
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TBD
The degree of a variety embedded in projective space is a well-defined invariant, and there is a sense in which some varieties have minimal degree. Long ago, Del Pezzo and Bertini classified geometrically all possible projective varieties of minimal degree. More recently, Eisenbud and Goto gave an algebraic notion that classifies such varieties. In this talk, we will introduce the necessary background and explore these two theorems and the ways they are connected.


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Or something else, I'm not sure yet. <!-- or maybe that paper by Lazarsfeld about castelnuovo-mumford regularity, or if I'm being lazy the quot functor and moduli theory, vector bundles on elliptic curves -->
Early on in the history of algebraic geometry it was recognized that many properties/invariants of projective varieties could be deduced by looking at their hyperplane sections. Starting in the 1950s, this classical picture was gradually refined into general theory by people like Serre and Kodaira — many hard-earned numbers could now be obtained by more brainless methods. I hope to motivate a few ideas introduced in the 1980’s as a continuation of this story beginning from Serre’s vanishing theorem.
 
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Abstract: TBD
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Given a group action on a variety, is there a quotient variety?  How do you construct it? Geometric invariant theory gives partial answers to these questions for projective varieties and a particular class of groups (reductive groups). I’ll give an overview of how GIT quotients work, which will be in the language of Hartshorne chapter one and does not require any knowledge of schemes. (Although I may need to talk a little about ample line bundles. I haven't decided yet.)
With the remaining time I'll sketch how these ideas are used in constructing (coarse) moduli spaces of semistable vector bundles, and mention which areas of math use these ideas today.
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=== November 18 ===
=== November 23 ===
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Abstract: TBD
Abstract: We'll talk about log-concave sequences of natural numbers and the
evolution of methods for proving log-concavity over the past decade.
In particular, we'll talk about "what June Huh did", then talk about
alternative roads to similar results, including recent work by Chan & Pak.


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TBD
I'll say a few things about derived category of sheaves and talk about Fourier-Mukai transforms, which are certain functors between the derived categories of sheaves on two schemes. In particular, I will try to elucidate what is so "Fourier" about them.


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Abstract: Brief introduction to stacks.
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After struggling for a while, a kindergartner manages to build a LEGO Death Star. One day, while our kindergartner is at school, their father manages to break it. He hurriedly buys a new set, builds it, and secretly replaces the broken Death Star. Even though our kindergartner does not know it, we know that two Death Stars are not the same. That is, even though the two Death Stars are isomorphic, they are not canonically isomorphic. Motivated by this, we define the stacks in algebraic geometry to study the moduli problem.
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Latest revision as of 22:57, 21 November 2021

When: 5:00-6:00 PM Thursdays

Where: TBD

Lizzie the OFFICIAL mascot of GAGS!!

Who: All undergraduate and graduate students interested in algebraic geometry, commutative algebra, and related fields are welcome to attend.

Why: The purpose of this seminar is to learn algebraic geometry and commutative algebra by giving and listening to talks in a informal setting. Sometimes people present an interesting paper they find. Other times people give a prep talk for the Algebraic Geometry Seminar. Other times people give a series of talks on a topic they have been studying in-depth. Regardless the goal of GAGS is to provide a supportive and inclusive place for all to learn more about algebraic geometry and commutative algebra.

How: If you want to get emails regarding time, place, and talk topics (which are often assigned quite last minute) add yourself to the gags mailing list: gags@g-groups.wisc.edu by sending an email to gags+subscribe@g-groups.wisc.edu. If you prefer (and are logged in under your wisc google account) the list registration page is here.

Organizers: John Cobb, Colin Crowley.

Give a talk!

We need volunteers to give talks this semester. If you're interested, please fill out this form. Beginning graduate students are particularly encouraged to give a talk, since it's a great way to get your feet wet with the material. If you would like some talk ideas, see the list on the main page.

Fall 2021 Topic Wish List

This was assembled using input from an interest form at the beginning of the semester. Choose one and you will have the rare guarantee of having one interested audience member. Feel free to add your own.

  • Stacks for Kindergarteners
  • Motives for Kindergarteners
  • Applications of Beilinson resolution of the diagonal, Fourier Mukai transforms in general
  • Wth did June Huh do and what is combinatorial hodge theory?
  • Computing things about Toric varieties
  • Reductive groups and flag varieties
  • Introduction to arithmetic geometry -- what are some big picture ideas of what "goes wrong" when not over an algebraically closed field?
  • Geothendieck '66, "On the de Rham Cohomology of Algebraic Varieties"
  • Going from line bundles and divisors to vector bundles and chern classes
  • A History of the Weil Conjectures
  • Mumford & Bayer, "What can be computed in Algebraic Geometry?"
  • A pre talk for any other upcoming talk

Being an audience member

The goal of GAGS is to create a safe and comfortable space inclusive of all who wish to expand their knowledge of algebraic geometry and commutative algebra. In order to promote such an environment in addition to the standard expectations of respect/kindness all participants are asked to following the following guidelines:

  • Do Not Speak For/Over the Speaker
  • Ask Questions Appropriately

Talks

Date Speaker Title (click to see abstract)
September 30 Yifan Wei On Chow groups and K groups
October 7 Owen Goff Roguish Noncommutativity and the Onsager Algebra
October 14 Peter YI WEI Pathologies in Algebraic Geometry
October 21 Asvin G Introduction to Arithmetic Schemes
October 28 Caitlyn Booms Classifying Varieties of Minimal Degree
November 4 John Cobb Syzygies and Koszul Cohomology
November 11 Colin Crowley Introduction to Geometric Invariant Theory
November 23 Connor Simpson Combinatorial Hodge Theory
December 2 Alex Mine Fourier-Mukai Transforms
December 9 Yu Luo Stacks for Kindergarteners

September 30

Yifan Wei
Title: On Chow groups and K groups

Abstract:

We define Chow groups and K groups for non-singular varieties, illustrate some basic properties, and explain how intersection theory is done using K groups (on a smooth surface). Then we proceed to compute the K group of a non-singular curve. On higher dimensions there might be some issues, if time permits we will show how these issues can be mitigated, and why Grothendieck-Riemann-Roch is one of the greatest theorems in algebraic geometry (in my humble opinion).

October 7

Owen Goff
Title: Roguish Noncommutativity and the Onsager Algebra

Abstract:

While throughout algebraic geometry and many other fields we like commutative rings, we often wonder what happens if our ring is not commutative. Say, for instance, you have A^2, but instead of xy=yx you have a relation xy = qyx for some constant q. In this talk I will discuss the consequences of this relation and how it relates to an object of combinatorial nature called the q-Onsager algebra.

October 14

Peter YI WEI
Title: Pathologies in Algebraic Geometry

Abstract: This talk serves as a brief discussion on pathologies in algebraic geometry, inspired by a short thread of Daniel Litt’s twitter. No hard preliminaries! :)

October 21

Asvin G
Title: Introduction to Arithmetic Schemes

Abstract: Many of us are comfortable working with varieties over the complex numbers (or other fields) but part of the magic is that it's almost as easy to consider varieties over more exotic rings like the integers or the p-adics.

I'll explain how to think about such varieties and then use them to prove the birational invariance of Hodge numbers for Calabi-Yau's over the complex numbers using results from finite fields and p-adic analysis!

TBD

October 28

Caitlyn Booms
Title: Classifying Varieties of Minimal Degree

Abstract:

The degree of a variety embedded in projective space is a well-defined invariant, and there is a sense in which some varieties have minimal degree. Long ago, Del Pezzo and Bertini classified geometrically all possible projective varieties of minimal degree. More recently, Eisenbud and Goto gave an algebraic notion that classifies such varieties. In this talk, we will introduce the necessary background and explore these two theorems and the ways they are connected.

November 4

John Cobb
Title: Syzygies and Koszul Cohomology

Abstract:

Early on in the history of algebraic geometry it was recognized that many properties/invariants of projective varieties could be deduced by looking at their hyperplane sections. Starting in the 1950s, this classical picture was gradually refined into general theory by people like Serre and Kodaira — many hard-earned numbers could now be obtained by more brainless methods. I hope to motivate a few ideas introduced in the 1980’s as a continuation of this story beginning from Serre’s vanishing theorem.

November 11

Colin Crowley
Title: Introduction to Geometric Invariant Theory

Abstract:

Given a group action on a variety, is there a quotient variety? How do you construct it? Geometric invariant theory gives partial answers to these questions for projective varieties and a particular class of groups (reductive groups). I’ll give an overview of how GIT quotients work, which will be in the language of Hartshorne chapter one and does not require any knowledge of schemes. (Although I may need to talk a little about ample line bundles. I haven't decided yet.)

With the remaining time I'll sketch how these ideas are used in constructing (coarse) moduli spaces of semistable vector bundles, and mention which areas of math use these ideas today.

November 23

Connor Simpson
Title: Combinatorial Hodge Theory

Abstract: We'll talk about log-concave sequences of natural numbers and the evolution of methods for proving log-concavity over the past decade. In particular, we'll talk about "what June Huh did", then talk about alternative roads to similar results, including recent work by Chan & Pak.

December 2

Alex Mine
Title: Fourier-Mukai Transforms

Abstract:

I'll say a few things about derived category of sheaves and talk about Fourier-Mukai transforms, which are certain functors between the derived categories of sheaves on two schemes. In particular, I will try to elucidate what is so "Fourier" about them.

December 9

Yu Luo
Title: Stacks for Kindergarteners

Abstract:

After struggling for a while, a kindergartner manages to build a LEGO Death Star. One day, while our kindergartner is at school, their father manages to break it. He hurriedly buys a new set, builds it, and secretly replaces the broken Death Star. Even though our kindergartner does not know it, we know that two Death Stars are not the same. That is, even though the two Death Stars are isomorphic, they are not canonically isomorphic. Motivated by this, we define the stacks in algebraic geometry to study the moduli problem.

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