GASC Seminar

 
Piecewise polynomials and the equivariant cohomology of weighted projective spaces

 

Tony Bahri

Rider University
 
 

Northeastern University

Friday, April 18, 2008


 

Talk at 2:00 PM in 511 Lake


 

Abstract: A report of joint work with Matthias Franz and Nigel Ray. As toric varieties, weighted projective spaces have a natural torus action. We describe the integral equivariant cohomology ring, with respect to this action, in terms of piecewise polynomial functions on the underlying fan. Unlike the ordinary integral cohomology, this ring distinguishes among weighted projective spaces.
 



Here are some directions to Northeastern University. Lake Hall can be best accessed from the entrance on the corner of Greenleaf Street and Leon Street.



GASC Seminar Home Page Posted:  February 15, 2008.
Web page:  Alexandru I. Suciu URL:   http://www.math.neu.edu/gasc/abs/bahri08.html