Somewhat simple curves on surfaces, and the mysteries of covering spaces

Topology Seminar

Somewhat simple curves on surfaces, and the mysteries of covering spaces

November 18, 2010 - 04:30 - November 18, 2010 - 06:30

Igor Rivin, Temple University

Fine Hall 314

I will count some curves on 2-dimensional manifolds, and will discuss some related issues in geometric (and otherwise) group theory.