Lectures on Functor Homology
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In the lectures by AurÊlien Djament, polynomial functors appear as coefficients in the homology of infinite families of classical groups, e.g. general linear groups or symplectic groups, and their stabilization. Djamentâs theorem states that this stable homology can be computed using only the homology with trivial coefficients and the manageable functor homology. The series includes an intriguing development of Scorichenkoâs unpublished results.
The lectures by Wilberd van der Kallen lead to the solution of the general cohomological finite generation problem, extending Hilbertâs fourteenth problem and its solution to the context of cohomology. The focus here is on the cohomology of algebraic groups, or rational cohomology, and the coefficients are Friedlander and Suslinâs strict polynomial functors, a conceptual form of modules over the Schur algebra.
Roman Mikhailovâs lectures highlight topological invariants: homoto
py and homology of topological spaces, through derived functors of polynomial functors. In this regard the functor framework makes better use of naturality, allowing it to reach calculations that remain beyond the grasp of classical algebraic topology.Lastly, Antoine TouzÊâs introductory course on homological algebra makes the book accessible to graduate students new to the field.
The links between functor homology and the three fields mentioned above offer compelling arguments for pushing the development of the functor viewpoint. The lectures in this book will provide readers with a feel for functors, and a valuable new perspective to apply to their favourite problems.
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AurÊlien Djament
A. Djament is a CNRS researcher at the LMJL in Nantes. He studies functors categories and homological stability of infinite families of classical groups.
Wilberd van der Kallen
W. van der Kallen is a retired professor at the Mathematical Institute of Utrecht University. He is interested in representations of algebraic groups.
Roman V. Mikhailov
R. Mikhailkov is a researcher at the Steklov Institute of Mathematics in St-Petersburg. His interests include group theory, topology, category theory, and algebraic K-theory.
Antoine TouzÊ
A. TouzÊ holds a CNRS/UniversitÊ Paris 13 chair as a MaÎtre de ConfÊrences at the LAGA. He is interested in algebraic groups, homological algebra, and algebraic topology.
