Knot theory, quantum topology, and categorification
Time and place
12:30–1:30 PM on Thursday, June 17th, 2021; Zoom
Joshua Sussan (Medgar Evers College)
Abstract
We will begin by discussing what mathematical knots are, and describe an elementary method of telling knots apart. We will then give a representation-theoretic interpretation of this tool. If time permits, we will discuss what categorification is, and how it relates to knot theory.
