Roever Lecture: "What Is K-Theory and What Is it Good For?
Speaker: Paul Baum, Pennsylvania State University
Abstract:
The lecture will consist of four points :
1. The basic definition of K-theory
2. A brief history of K-theory
3. Algebraic versus topological K-theory
4. The unity of K-theory
This is an expository talk intended for a general mathematical audience.
Hosts: Xiang Tang and Yanli Song
Tea will be served 3:30pm in room 200