Matthias Wendt:
Linear Algebraic Groups and A^1-Homotopy Theory
Zeit und Ort
Freitag, 14.11.08, 11:15-12:15, Raum 403, Eckerstr. 1
Zusammenfassung
In this talk, I will explain how elementary matrix factorizations lead to a computation of the A^1-homotopy groups of linear algebraic groups and homogeneous spaces. Besides a better understanding of A^1-homotopy groups, these results have implications for questions on stabilization of group homology and algebraic K-theory. I will try my very best to make this talk locally accessible to anybody. There will be a couple of follow-up talks concerning model categories in general and A^1-homotopy in particular which will provide a more detailed introduction to this subject.