holonomy

Title: On the Ambrose–Singer theorem

Speaker: Nico Cavalleri

Abstract: The Ambrose–Singer theorem establishes an elegant link between the holonomy and the curvature of a connection, and thus helps us to understand in greater depth what these concepts mean. In this talk I will introduce the objects involved in the theorem in a slightly unconventional way without assuming much beyond basic familiarity with manifolds and bundles. Only at the end, I will state the theorem without proof.

Some snacks will be provided before and after the talk.

This is the last talk of the term. The seminar will resume on the 13th of January.

This talk will be broadcasted via Zoom. Subscribe to the mailing list or contact organisers to get the Zoom details.

Junior Geometry Seminar

A weekly seminar run during term times on Fridays from 5:30–6:30pm. Most of the speakers and the audience are LSGNT students interested in geometry (algebraic, arithmetic, differential, metric, symplectic, you name it), though we plan to invite speakers from outside London in Terms 2 and 3 and everyone is welcome to join! 
The talks at the Seminar are meant to be accessible to all PhD students. We remind the speakers to assume as little prerequisites as possible and provide as much background as needed. We also encourage participants to ask questions whenever they feel like it — if you are confused, then chances are you are not alone, but everyone is too shy to ask. 

London School of Geometry and Number Theory

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