Basic Notions in (Geometric) Group Theory

Geometric group theory studies finitely presented groups using geometric properties of associated graphs. We discuss new developments, such as Kleiner's new proof of Gromov's theorem on polynomial growth and Bridson's lower bounds for the Andrews- Curtis conjecture.

Date and time info
Monday 11:00 - 13:00

Keywords
Geoemtric group theory, growth of groups, topologial group theory

Audience
MSc students, PhD students, Postdocs

Language
English