CU Algebraic Lie Theory Seminar

CU Algebraic Lie Theory Seminar
From dynamical systems to Coxeter groups Matt Macauley, Clemson
November 2, 2010 Math 220 2-3pm	Abstract In this talk, I will describe how a scientist studying discrete dynamical systems in a bioinformatics institute stumbled into the field of Coxeter groups. Central to these diverse fields are involutions, and what has a group-theoretic interpretation on one hand may lead to insight to the dynamics on the other, and vice-versa. I will highlight some of the central themes and common structures, as well as discuss some novel approaches to some open and open-ended problems.

From dynamical systems to Coxeter groups

Matt Macauley, Clemson

November 2, 2010

Math 220

2-3pm

Abstract

In this talk, I will describe how a scientist studying discrete dynamical systems in a bioinformatics institute stumbled into the field of Coxeter groups. Central to these diverse fields are involutions, and what has a group-theoretic interpretation on one hand may lead to insight to the dynamics on the other, and vice-versa. I will highlight some of the central themes and common structures, as well as discuss some novel approaches to some open and open-ended problems.