An example of descent
Pitchayut (Mark) Saengrungkongka (MIT)
| Thu Mar 5, 22:00-23:30 (2 weeks from now) | |
| Lecture held in Room 2-139 in the MIT Simons Building. |
Abstract: Reference: Poonen, Rational points on varieties, Section 8.3.
algebraic geometrynumber theory
Audience: advanced learners
Series comments: STAGE (Seminar on Topics in Arithmetic, Geometry, Etc.) is a learning seminar in algebraic geometry and number theory, featuring speakers talking about work that is not their own. Talks will be at a level suitable for graduate students. Everyone is welcome.
Spring 2026 topic: The descent obstruction.
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| Organizers: | Xinyu Fang*, Mohit Hulse*, Arav Karighattam*, Bjorn Poonen* |
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