USNA Mathematics Department seminar

The talks for the academic year 1998-99 are held in Chauvenet 116 at 3:45 pm unless otherwise stated.

 

Speaker:

Tony Gaglione


USNA

 

Title:

THE COMMUTATOR CALCULUS

Subtitle: ON A QUESTION OF CHARLES SIMS RELATIVIZED TO THE METABELIAN CASE

 

Abstract: A simpler proof due to David Jackson of Dennis Spellman's result (discussed in his Aug 26th talk here) has been discovered. This simpler proof will be explained. Also, some indication will be given as to why people care about this kind of result.

 

Time: Friday, Sep 18, 1998

 

Reception at 3:30 in the common room on the 3rd floor of Chauvenet Hall.