Geometrization and Its Consequences in 3-Manifold Topology - Part II

Explore the profound implications of Thurston's geometric perspective on 3-manifolds and Perelman's Geometrization Theorem in this 59-minute lecture by Nathan Dunfield. Delve into the fundamental role of hyperbolic geometry in addressing topological questions in three dimensions. Examine algorithmic and group-theoretic outcomes of Geometrization, including the solvability of the homeomorphism problem and residual finiteness of fundamental groups in compact 3-manifolds. Witness practical demonstrations of discovering hyperbolic structures on 3-manifolds and their application in extensive computational experiments. This talk, part of the Workshop on Groups around 3-Manifolds at the Centre de recherches mathématiques, offers a deep dive into advanced 3-manifold topology and its far-reaching consequences.

Nathan Dunfield: Geometrization and its consequences II.