A K-theoretic Approach to Geometric Representation Theory

Abstract: Perverse sheaves and intersection cohomology are central objects in geometric representation theory. This talk is about their long-lost K-theoretic cousins, called K-motives. We will discuss definitions and basic properties of K-motives and explore potential applications to geometric representation theory. For example, K-motives shed a new light on Beilinson-Ginzburg-Soergel's Koszul duality — a remarkable symmetry in the representation theory and geometry of two Langlands dual reductive groups. We will see that this leads to a new “universal” Koszul duality that does not involve any gradings or mixed geometry which are as essential as mysterious in the classical approaches.

algebraic geometryrepresentation theory

Audience: researchers in the topic

Algebra and Geometry Seminar @ HKUST

Series comments: Algebra and Geometry seminar at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST).

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