Algebra Learning Seminar

Hongdi Huang, Department of Pure Mathematics, University of Waterloo

"Hopf Algebras GL_q(2) and SL_q(2)"

The algebra M_q(2) is the quotient of the free algebra k{a, b, c, d} by the two-sided ideal J_q  that is generated by some quadratic elements. In this talk, we will see how to reduce Hopf Algebra GL_q(2) and SL_q(2) from M_q(2).

MC 5403