Conjectures on p-cells, tilting modules, and nilpotent orbits

Abstract: For quantum groups at a root of unity, there is a web of theorems (due to Bezrukavnikov and Ostrik, and relying on work of Lusztig) connecting the following topics: (i) tilting modules; (ii) vector bundles on nilpotent orbits; and (iii) Kazhdan–Lusztig cells in the affine Weyl group. In this talk, I will review these results, and I will explain a (partly conjectural) analogous picture for reductive algebraic groups over fields of positive characteristic, inspired by a conjecture of Humphreys. This is joint work with W. Hardesty and S. Riche.

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Audience: researchers in the topic

Geometric Representation Theory conference

Series comments: Originally planned as a twinned conference held simultaneously at the Max Planck Institute in Bonn, Germany and the Perimeter Institute in Waterloo, Canada. The concept was motivated by the desire to reduce the environmental impact of conference travels. In order to view the talks, register at the website: www.mpim-bonn.mpg.de/grt2020 . The talks from previous days can be be viewed at pirsa.org/C20030 ; slides from the talks are posted here: www.dropbox.com/sh/cjzqbqn7ql8zcjv/AAANB82Hh4t5XDc5RPcZzW0Aa?dl=0