The purpose of the course is to give an introduction to the theory of D-modules, i.e. modules over algebras of linear differential operators. We will be particularly interested in its applications to representation theory.
Tentative plan: - (Sheaves of) algebras of differential operators; - D-modules (singular support, characteristic cycles, holonomicity); - constructible sheaves, statement of Riemann-Hilbert correspondence; - functoriality (pullback and pushforward, Kashiwara's lemma); - Verdier duality, preservation of holonomicity; - equivariant and twisted D-modules, BeÄ­linson-Bernstein theorem.
Textbook: R. Hotta, K. Takeuchi, T. Tanisaki, D-modules, perverse sheaves and representation theory. Progress in Mathematics, 236. Birkhauser, 2008

Target group: scientists interested in algebraic geometry and representation theory.

Prerequisites: Knowledge of basic algebraic geometry (First three chapters of Hartshorne). Familiarity with representation theory of algebraic groups is desirable for later parts, but not required.

Evaluation: Biweekly homework, student presentations as final exam

Teaching format: Lectures

ECTS: 6 Year: 2020

Track segment(s):
MAT-ALG Mathematics - Algebra
MAT-GEO Mathematics - Geometry and Topology

Teacher(s):
Quoc Ho Sasha Minets

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