ICTP Mathematics Seminar on Thursday 21 July, at 14:30 (Stasi Room)

[Math Group]

M A T H E M A T I C S   S E M I N A R S  2016


Thursday, 21 July, at 14.30 hrs.


Camilo Arias Abad (Universidad Nacional de Colombia en Medellín)


Title: Flat connections and loop spaces


Abstract:  I will discuss a certain generalization of the notion of a 
flat connection on a vector bundle, known as a higher local system (or a 
flat superconnection). My main goal is to explain that if ordinary flat 
connections are representations of the fundamental group of X, higher 
local systems should be thought of as representations of the whole 
homotopy type of X. I will also discuss how higher local systems are 
related to loop spaces and briefly mention some (finished and 
unfinished) projects.

This talk is based on joint work with F. Schaetz (Luxembourg).


VENUE:  Luigi Stasi Seminar Room (ICTP Leonardo da Vinci Building, first 
floor)

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Koutou Mabilo
ICTP Mathematics Group
Leonardo Da Vinci Building, room 106
Strada Costiera no. 11
34151 Trieste, Italy

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