Events

Rian Neogi, Combinatorics & Optimization, University of Waterloo

"The Birth of Computation"

In 1928, Hilbert posed the Entscheidungsproblem, which is informally stated as follows: "Given a mathematical statement, is there a well-defined procedure by which one can decide whether the statement is true or false?". This is a natural question for mathematicians to ask. Essentially the question asks whether one can solve mathematical problems in some automatic and structured manner, or must we rely on human insight, wit and intuition?

Hongyi Liu, University of California, Berkeley

"A compactness theorem for hyperkähler 4-manifolds with boundary"

Siyuan Lu, McMaster University

"On the regularity of Lagrangian phase equation"

In this talk, I will first introduce the background and motivation for the study of Lagrangian phase equation. I will then discuss my recent work on the regularity of Lagrangian phase equation. In the second part, I will discuss some open problems relating to Lagrangian phase equation.

MC 5417

Joey Lakerdas-Gayle, Department of Pure Mathematics, University of Waterloo

"Effectively closed sets - Part I"

David Kribs, University of Guelph

"Quantum error correction and operator algebras"

Quantum error correction is a central topic in quantum information science. Its origins as an independent field of study go back more than a quarter century, and it now arises in almost every part of the subject, including in recent years as a key area of focus in the development of new quantum technologies.

Owen Sharpe, Department of Pure Mathematics, University of Waterloo

"Vinogradov's Mean Value Theorem and Bourgain's Discrete Restriction Conjecture"

**Note this seminar will not be held at the usual time**

Yu-Ru Liu, Department of Pure Mathematics, University of Waterloo

"On the multidimensional Hilbert-Kamke problem"

Adele Padgett, McMaster University

"Regular solutions of systems of E-polynomials"

Xuemiao Chen, Department of Pure Mathematics, University of Waterloo

"Bogomolov inequality"

After introducing some necessary basics, we will present Miyaoka's elegant proof of the Bogomolov inequality for slope semistable bundles over projective smooth surfaces.

MC 5403

Sourabhashis Das, Department of Pure Mathematics, University of Waterloo

"Chapter 2 – Algebraic curves"

In this first talk of the learning seminar, we will introduce algebraic curves and present basic facts about these curves which are essential in the study of elliptic curves. In particular, we will talk about the divisor group associated to such curves and discuss certain important results such as the Riemann-Roch theorem.

This seminar will be held both online and in person: