Symmetric groups and the Heisenberg category

Abstract: We will see how induction and restriction give an action of the Heisenberg algebra on the category of representations of symmetric groups. We will discuss how this inspired Khovanov’s definition of the Heisenberg category, as well as some recent developments.

group theory

Audience: researchers in the topic

Finite Groups in Valencia

Series comments: The seminar meets weekly from February 26th to March 30th 2021.

For a detailed schedule and registration details, please visit the seminar webpage at

sites.google.com/view/finite-groups-seminar2021