Euler Systems and Special Values of L-functions
The goal of this semester-long program is to gather the leading experts in the area of Euler systems and the Birch and Swinnerton-Dyer conjecture in order to initiate a more systematic study of Euler systems on higher rank reductive groups and their applications to generalizations of the BSD conjecture (Bloch–Kato–Beilinson conjectures). At the same time, […]
Local representation theory and simple groups
Local representation theory, pioneered by Richard Brauer in the 1930s had its first big successes in the classification of the finite simple groups. Since then, important and deep connections to areas as varied as topology, geometry, Lie theory and homological algebra have been discovered and used. Very recent breakthrough results have now led to the […]
Celebrating the mathematics of Michel Benaïm
The workshop aims to give an overview of Michel Benaïm’s research, to formulate and exchange on problems inspired by his work, and to foster collaborations in the areas of mathematics dear to him. It is organized on the occasion of his 60th birthday. Michel has had a profound impact in several areas of mathematics, in […]
Learning and Information Theory
Information theory and machine learning have long been related in fruitful ways. The LITH workshop brings together researchers working in these areas, identifying directions and tools that can lead to new fundamental advancements in each field. LITH is expected to be biennal at EPFL, before or after the Zurich Seminar (IZS). Program 2024 Monday March […]
Many-body electronic structure calculations for solids
This workshop is a multi-disciplinary gathering of mathematicians, physicists and chemists aiming to discuss the current theoretical and computational state-of-the-art of many-body electronic structure calculations for solids. While Kohn-Sham density functional theory models are the workhorse of solid-state electronic structure calculations, many-body approaches are required when studying materials such as multiferroics, Mott insulators, and high-temperature […]
Hodge and K-Theory meet Combinatorics
This workshop brings together early career mathematicians and experts in algebraic geometry and combinatorics, working on the intersection of combinatorial Hodge and K-Theory. This is a highly active area of research with important connections to geometry, number theory, and discrete mathematics, and has recently received major attention with Huh’s Fields Medal for his contributions to combinatorial Hodge […]
Categorified Enumerative Geometry and Representation Theory
This one-week workshop aims to foster exchange of ideas between mathematicians working on the various aspects of enumerative geometry and related representation theory, as well as to bring together both world experts and aspiring young researchers working in the area(s). Speakers Noah Arbesfeld (Imperial College London) Dori Bejleri (Harvard University) Ben Davison (University of Edinburgh) […]
Stochastic Dynamical Models in Mathematical Finance, Econometrics, and Actuarial Sciences
This program focuses on three important areas where stochastic dynamical models play a major role, namely, mathematical finance, econometrics, and actuarial sciences. Stochastic dynamical models are of major importance in mathematical finance where, for example, the quality of the non-arbitrage pricing and hedging instruments for derivative products that this theory produces depends strongly on the […]
Enumerative geometry of moduli spaces of sheaves in low dimension
This semester-long program will be focused on the enumerative invariants of moduli spaces of sheaves in low dimensions. The main examples of the moduli spaces we will consider are the moduli spaces of sheaves on surfaces and Calabi-Yau 3-folds, the moduli spaces of vector and Higgs bundles on curves, and quiver varieties. The program will […]
Enjoying Probability and Fluids in Lausanne
The workshop aims at bringing together some of the most talented young researchers working on modern analytic and probabilistic aspects of fluid dynamics. The focus will be on Euler, Navier-Stokes equations and related models. Topics that might be addressed include non-uniqueness, blow-up, bifurcation, invariant measures, ergodicity, mixing. Invited speakers: Roberta Bianchini (CNR Rome) Elia Brué (Università Bocconi […]
