The theory of "o-minimal structures" can be viewed is an extension of subanalytic geometry coming from model theory. It allows one to work with a much larger class of sets than in algebraic geometry, while keeping many of the familiar finiteness properties of real algebraic sets. In recent years, there have been several spectacular applications of this theory to algebraic geometry (André-Oort conjecture) and Hodge theory (Griffith's conjecture about images of period mappings).
Aimed at graduate students and postdocs in geometry, the goal of this mini-school is to give a gentle introduction to o-minimality and to its applications in Hodge theory. No previous exposure to the topics of the mini-school will be assumed.
Please click here to register (deadline March 10). A copy of the poster can be downloaded here, please spread the word!
The first three lectures will take place in room 102 of Simons Center for Geometry and Physics.
10.00-11.15 | Introduction to Hodge theory | Christian Schnell (Stony Brook) |
11.15-11.45 | Coffee break | |
11.45-1.00 | Introduction to o-minimality s | Sergei Starchenko (Notre Dame) |
1.00-2.30 | Lunch | |
2.30-3.30 | Introduction to o-minimality in algebraic geometry | Jacob Tsimerman (University of Toronto) |
3.30-4.30 | Coffee break/AGNES welcome reception | |
4.30-6.00 | Applications of o-minimality in algebraic geometry This is also the first talk of AGNES, and will take place in SCGP Auditorium | Jacob Tsimerman (University of Toronto) |