4/10 Seminar
Official webpage for the fall 2024 seminar organized by myself, Amanda Hirschi, and Yuan Yao on Steenrod operations in quantum cohomology. Email us to be added to the mailing list and receive Zoom links, etc.
Currents Schedule (Paris timezone)
11 Sept, 15h, Zoom: Introduction to quantum cohomology by Amanda Hirschi.
25 Sept: Introduction to Steenrod operations by Colin Fourel.
2+3 Oct, 15h, Jussieu: Expository lectures by Nicholas Wilkins.
4 Oct, IHP: Symplectix featuring research lecture by Wilkins.
16 Oct: To be determined.
References
Quantum cohomology:
McDuff-Salamon, J-holomorphic curves and symplectic topology, Chapter 11
Classical construction of Steenrod operations:
VanKoughnett, Introduction to the Steenrod algebra
Malkiewich, The Steenrod algebra
Pützstück, Steenrod squares
Mosher-Tangora, Cohomology operations and applications in homotopy theory
Morse theory point of view of Steenrod operations: