Vertex Operator Algebra Theory Reading Group
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Overview:
I organized this reading group on vertex operator algebras with two other members of my department at University of California, Santa Cruz. This reading group aims to deepen our understanding of concepts in VOA theory through regular discussions and presentations.
Participants:
Maneesha Ampagouni
Junwen Liao
Xuguang Liu
Structure:
The reading group meets weekly or once every two weeks to discuss selected papers, book chapters, and recent advancements in the field. Each session typically includes a presentation by one of the participants, followed by an in-depth discussion.
Topics Covered:
Date: 23rd February, 2024 (Winter 2024)
Topic: Modular Invariance of Trace Functions in Orbifold Theory
Speaker: Maneesha Ampagouni
Date: 2nd February, 2024 (Winter 2024)
Topic: Zhu Algebras
Speaker: Xuguang Liu
Date: 26th January, 2024 (Winter 2024)
Topic: Quantum Galois Theory and Basic Orbifold Theory (continued)
Speaker: Junwen Liao
Date: 19th January, 2024 (Winter 2024)
Topic: Quantum Galois Theory and Basic Orbifold Theory
Speaker: Junwen Liao
Date: 13th November, 2023 (Fall 2023)
Topic: Moonshine Module
Speaker: Maneesha Ampagouni
Date: 6th November, 2023 (Fall 2023)
Topic: Modular Forms and Characters of VOAs (continued)
Speaker: Junwen Liao
Date: 30th October, 2023 (Fall 2023)
Topic: Differential Anti-symmetric Infinitesimal Bialgebras
Speaker: Xuguang Liu
Date: 23rd October, 2023 (Fall 2023)
Topic: Modular Forms and Characters of VOAs (continued)
Speaker: Junwen Liao
Date: 16th October, 2023 (Fall 2023)
Topic: Modular Forms and Characters of VOAs
Speaker: Junwen Liao
Date: 09th October, 2023 (Fall 2023)
Topic: Modular Tensor Category
Speaker: Maneesha Ampagouni