Syzygy: When Submodules Align

Abstract

In astronomy, a syzygy is an alignment of celestial bodies. In mathematics, a syzygy is an alignment of a kernel of one homomorphism with the image of another! In this talk I’ll introduce free resolutions, syzygies, and a few applications thereof.

Date
Aug 3, 2019 11:00 AM
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Courtney R. Gibbons
Courtney R. Gibbons
Associate Professor of Mathematics

Math Professor at Hamilton College since 2013