Out of the Closet and Into the Mirror
Offered By: Fields Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of mirror symmetry in algebraic geometry through this 27-minute lecture by Tyler Kelly from the University of Birmingham. Delve into Calabi-Yau varieties, spaces in algebraic geometry, and the intricacies of finding the right mirror. Learn about the first predictions and questions in mirror symmetry while gaining insights into the mathematical community. Presented as part of the LGBTQ+Math Day at the Fields Institute, this talk offers a unique perspective on cutting-edge research in mathematics.
Syllabus
Intro
My research
Spaces in algebraic geometry
Calabi-Yau varieties
First prediction of mirror symmetry
What is mirror symmetry?
First question in Mirror Symmetry
Finding the mirror
Finding the right mirror
What is the right mathematical community?
Thank you for your time!
Taught by
Fields Institute
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