Coxeter Groups

12-18 August 2019

Title of the course: Coxeter Groups
Instructor: Prof. Piotr Kowalski
Institution: Uniwersytet Wrocławski
Dates: 12-18 August 2019
Prerequisites: Undegraduate group theory and linear algebra.
Level: Graduate, advanced undergraduate
Abstract: We will define Coxeter groups and discuss examples including finite reflection groups and affine Weyl groups. We will proceed to the Coxeter-Dynkin diagrams and discuss the connections with platonic solids, linear matrix groups and finite simple groups.
Language: EN