Speaker: Adam Thompson
Affiliation: University of Queensland
Abstract
I will talk about a construction of Ricci solitons that fibre over compact hyperbolic surfaces. Moreover, I will explain a connection between these solitons and Higgs bundles. This is based on joint work with R. Lafuente.
About Pure mathematics seminars
We present regular seminars on a range of pure mathematics interests. Students, staff and visitors to UQ are welcome to attend, and to suggest speakers and topics.
Seminars are usually held on Tuesdays from 2 to 3pm.
Talks comprise 45 minutes of speaking time plus five minutes for questions and discussion.
Information for speakers
Researchers in all pure mathematics fields attend our seminars, so please aim your presentation at a general mathematical audience.
Contact us
To volunteer to talk or to suggest a speaker, email Ole Warnaar or Ramiro Lafuente.
Venue
Room: 407