Algebraic Geometry Working Seminar

Eric Boulter, Department of Pure Mathematics, University of Waterloo

"Introducing Hilbert Schemes of Points"

The Hilbert schemes over a variety X parameterize families of closed embeddings into X and appear frequently in various algebraic geometry constructions. Of particular interest are Hilbert schemes of points, which parameterize finite configurations within a variety. In this talk we will look at the relationship between the Hilbert schemes of n points and the n^th symmetric product, and work through a GIT construction of the Hilbert scheme of n points on the affine plane.

The seminar will meet on Zoom.

Meeting ID: 811 2094 8164
Passcode: 033003