Matthew Satriano, University of Michigan
"Stacky Resolutions of Singularities"
We will discuss a technique which allows one to approximate singular varieties by smooth spaces called stacks. As an application, we will address the following question, as well as some generalizations: given a linear action of a group G on complex n-space C^n, when is the quotient C^n/G a singular variety? We will also mention some applications to Hodge theory and to derived equivalences.
Pre-colloquium refreshments: MC 5046 at 3:30 pm.