Lie Theory and (some of its) Friends
Abstract: Lie theory traces back to the late 19th century, when folks (particularly its namesake, Sophus Lie) started to look into continuous symmetries. In this talk, I will give a brief overview of Lie theory, including its historical roots and different aspects. I will then discuss several directions related to my own research, including Lie superalgebras, Kac–Moody algebras, and connections with integrable systems. No prior knowledge of Lie theory or representation theory will be assumed.
Event Type: Seminar. Research Area: Algebra and Number Theory. Location: MSC W303. Speaker Name: Songhao Zhu. Speaker Institution: Georgia Tech.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.