Topology, Algebraic Geometry, and Dynamics Seminar (TADS): Mixed Hodge Structures on Character Varieties of Nilpotent Groups

Speaker:  Sean Lawton, George Mason University

Title:  Mixed Hodge Structures on Character Varieties of Nilpotent Groups

Abstract:  Let R be the connected component of the identity of the
variety of representations of a finitely generated nilpotent group N
into a connected reductive complex affine algebraic group G. We
determine the mixed Hodge structure on the representation variety R and
on the character variety R//G.  This work in collaboration with C. Florentino and J. Silva. 

Time:  Friday, October 28, 2022, 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Place:  Exploratory Hall, room 4208