Moduli Spaces and Arithmetic Geometry; Lorentz Center, Leiden, The Netherlands; November 9-13, 2015

University Of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia PA

Investigators

Abstract

This is an award to support US involvement in a week-long workshop, from 11/09/2015 to 11/13/2015, titled "Moduli Spaces and Arithmetic Geometry," which will be hosted by the Lorentz Center in Leiden. This workshop will feature many of the current, exciting developments in arithmetic algebraic geometry, presented by leading experts of the highest level; for instance among the 16 confirmed invited speakers are two Fields medalists. The program is designed to stimulate interaction between participants in diverse areas and of different generations, so that they can brainstorm and stimulate each other for further progress. The workshop will feature two miniseries with four lectures each, on Andre-Oort conjecture and K3 surfaces respectively, where major breakthroughs have taken place in recent years. For instance the notion of o-minimality, a concept from mathematical logic, is the new input which led to the recent breakthrough in the Andre-Oort conjecture. In addition to the eight thematic talks there will be ten lectures by top experts in the general area of arithmetic geometry, plus two colloquium-style lectures aimed at a wider audience. There will also be Q&A sessions in four of the five days of the workshop, exclusively for early-career researchers, to stimulate interactions among the younger participants, and to help them to get in touch with experts on topics that are of interest for them. The workshop website is <www.lorentzcenter.nl/lc/web/2015/736/info.php3?wsid=736&venue=Oort>.