Operads in algebraic topology (graduate course)

The course will treat two important results in algebraic topology: the recognition principle for iterated loop spaces, due to Boardman-Vogt and May, and Mandell's theorem, which roughly states that the homotopy type of a topological space is faithfully encoded by the E-infinity algebra structure on its singular cochain complex.

If time permits, we will in the last part of the course have a look at current developments, with possible topics including Kontsevich graph complexes or Koszul duality for \(E_n \)-operads.

If you would like to attend the course but can't come to the first meeting please contact us. We'd also appreciate it if you would forward this information to any master students who might be interested.

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