Speaker
Prof.
Mark Powell
(University of Glasgow)
Description
I will introduce the topic of mapping class groups of 4-manifolds, which can be studied using algebraic topology, gauge theory, and geometric methods. I will survey what is known, give an outline of some of the methods of proof, and highlight some open questions. I will particularly focus on pseudo-isotopy theory.
Primary author
Prof.
Mark Powell
(University of Glasgow)
