Universität Wien

250077 VO Geometric and asymptotic group theory II (2011S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 25 - Mathematik

Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 22.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum
  • Tuesday 29.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum
  • Tuesday 05.04. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum
  • Tuesday 12.04. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum
  • Tuesday 03.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum
  • Tuesday 10.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum
  • Tuesday 17.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum
  • Tuesday 24.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum
  • Tuesday 31.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum
  • Tuesday 07.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum
  • Tuesday 21.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum
  • Tuesday 28.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The theory of infinite discrete groups was revolutionized by an infusion of ideas from geometry, topology, and analysis.

We will give an introduction to the subject.
We will start with the fundamental group-theoretical constructions such as free and amalgamated products of groups, HNN-extensions.
Then we will discuss analytic properties of infinite groups such as Kazhdan's property T, amenability, and their modern generalizations.

The course will be focused on concrete examples.

The knowledge of "Geometric and asymptotic group theory I" (Winter semester course) is not required.

Assessment and permitted materials

Presentation or test.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Reading list

Association in the course directory

MALV, MGEV

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