Higher Virasoro algebras
Geometry and Mathematical Physics Seminar Speaker: Brian Williams, Boston University Title: Higher Virasoro algebras Abstract: I will introduce and classify central extensions of the dg Lie algebra of derived global […]
During the 2026–27 academic year, the CMSA will be hosting a Geometry and Mathematical Physics Seminar, organized Saman Habibi Esfahani, Keyou Zeng, and Chuck Doran.
It will take place on Thursdays from 4:30–5:30 pm ET in Room G10, CMSA, 20 Garden Street.
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Geometry and Mathematical Physics Seminar Speaker: Brian Williams, Boston University Title: Higher Virasoro algebras Abstract: I will introduce and classify central extensions of the dg Lie algebra of derived global […]
Geometry and Mathematical Physics Seminar Speaker: Chuck Doran, CMSA & University of Alberta Title: Why do Feynman integrals know Calabi-Yau geometry? Abstract: Feynman integrals provide a rich source of Calabi-Yau […]
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Geometry and Mathematical Physics Seminar Speaker: Spiro Karigiannis, University of Waterloo Title: A tale of two Lie groups Abstract: The classical Lie group SO(4) is well-known to possess a very […]
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Geometry and Mathematical Physics Seminar Speaker: Ron Donagi, University of Pennsylvania Title: Recent developments in super geometry Abstract: String theory leads naturally to consideration of Super Riemann surfaces and their […]
Geometry and Mathematical Physics Seminar Speaker: Roland Bittleston (Harvard University) Title: Nonlinear Schrödinger and Korteweg–de Vries from 4d Chern–Simons theory Abstract: Over the past decade, four-dimensional Chern–Simons theory has emerged […]
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