The periodic orbits and their structure are fundamental features of a dynamical system. In an algebraic setting, where the system is defined by polynomials, we can use tools from algebraic or arithmetic geometry to study these orbits. Important examples come from the study of abelian varieties, but already the setting of polynomials of one variable is a challenge. In this talk, I will describe some open questions and recent progress on families of complex and arithmetic dynamical systems.
This colloquium is part of the Celebration of Women in Math Day. Please register if you plan to attend.
Invited speaker: Laura DeMarco - Harvard University
CELEBRATION OF WOMEN IN MATH DAY
Hosted by AWM Student Chapter and the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
12:30pm Lunch on Wexler second floor breezeway
1:30pm Informal AWM meeting
3:30pm Colloquium
Laura DeMarco
Professor of Mathematics
Radcliffe Alumnae Professor
Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study
Harvard University