The structure and classification of nuclear C*-algebras
Apr 15, 2013 - Apr 19, 2013
ICMS, 15 South College Street
Organisers
| Name | Institution |
|---|---|
| Elliott, George | University of Toronto |
| Toms, Andrew | Purdue University |
| White, Stuart | University of Glasgow |
| Winter, Wilhelm | University of Muenster |
An operator algebra can be interpreted quite broadly, but is frequently taken to be an algebra of bounded linear operators on a Hilbert space closed under the formation of adjoints, and furthermore closed under either the norm topology (C*-algebras) or the strong operator topology (W *-algebras). The theory of these algebras began with the work of Murray and von Neumann in the 1930s, and has since expanded to touch much of modern mathematics, including number theory, geometry, ergodic theory, and topology. This workshop focuses on C*-algebras, the noncommutative analogue of locally compact topological spaces. It will be concentrated on the following three topics, all of which have recently seen great progress and enjoy a high profile: K-theoretic classification of C*-algebras; topological dynamics and C*-algebras; and uniform perturbations of C*-algebras.
The workshop is grateful for financial support from the Learning, Teaching and Research fund of Glasgow Mathematical Journal Trust.
Group Photographs
Arrangements
Participation
Participation is expected to be by invitation only. However, those interested in attending the workshop supported by their own funding are welcome to contact Helene Frossling for more information.
UK Visas
If you are travelling from overseas you may require an entry visa. A European visa does not guarantee entry to the UK. Please use this link to the UK Visas site to find out if you need a visa and if so how to apply for one.
Venue
The workshop will be held at 15 South College Street, Edinburgh. You may also find this map useful for the workshop. All lectures will be held in the Newhaven Lecture Theatre. To view this room and a list of the visual equipment available click here. In addition, two blackboards have recently been installed. The projector and one board may be used simultaneously.
Wireless Access
The workshop venue, 15 South College Street, has wireless access throughout. On arrival at Registration you will be given instructions and a code for accessing the wireless network. For those without laptops, there will also be a couple of computers available for you to check your emails.
Travel
Information about travel to the UK and Edinburgh is available here.
Please note that it is your responsibility to have adequate travel insurance to cover medical and other emergencies (volcanic ash disruptions) that may occur on your trip.
A taxi directly from the airport will cost approximately 15.00 to 20.00 GBP to the city centre for a one-way journey. There is also a bus service direct from the airport to the city centre which will cost 3.50 single or 6.00 GBP return - the Airlink 100. This is a frequent service (every 10 minutes during peak times) and will bring you close to Waverley Railway Station, only a short walk to the accommodation and the workshop venue (see map in 'Venue' section above).
Lothian buses charge £1.50 for a single, £3.50 for a day ticket. Please note that the exact fare is required and no change is given.
If travelling by train, please note that Edinburgh has two railway stations - Waverley Railway Station being the main station and closest to the workshop venue at 15 South College Street. If you alight at Edinburgh Waverley, the workshop venue is an easy 10 minute walk over North and South Bridge. The second railway station is called Haymarket and is at the West End of the city centre.
Catering
Refreshments will be provided during the coffee breaks for the duration of the event. A light lunch will be available in the Chapterhouse of 15 South College Street on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. There will be a workshop dinner. The workshop venue and the accommodation are located centrally near many restaurants, bars, pubs and cafes. In your delegates pack (handed out at Registration on 15 April) there will be suggestions of places to eat, and ICMS staff are always happy to recommend further places too.
Financial Matters and Registration Fee
The workshop grant covers some of your costs in Edinburgh. For details, please see your individual invitation, or contact Helene Frossling.
A registration fee of 50.00 GBP is payable. If possible, we'd prefer that this fee is paid in advance of the meeting by completing the details on the credit/debit card payment form. As email is not secure, please print the form and return it by fax using the fax number at the top of the form. ICMS will take your payment and a receipt will be emailed to you. Alternatively, we can accept sterling cheques, made payable to Heriot-Watt University but sent to Helene Frossling, ICMS, 15 South College Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9AA. If you have any difficulty in paying in advance, it is possible for you to simply pay on arrival at Registration.
If we have agreed to pay some of your travel costs the amount will be confirmed in your 'Final Information' email which you will receive a week prior to the workshop. Reimbursement will take place after the event and will involve payment directly into your bank account. At Registration you will be given an expenses claim form and this should be submitted to ICMS, with original receipts. It would be helpful if you could bring your bank details to the workshop. In addition to the bank account number, participants from the USA and Canada will require their bank’s routing number, those from the UK will be asked for the bank sort code, and those from the rest of the world, an IBAN and SWIFT/BIC code. We cannot reimburse any item without a signed claim form and original receipts.
Programme
Preliminary programme uploaded 26 March. Updated 15 April
Monday 15 April 2013
09.30 - 10.30 | Registration and Coffee in the Chapterhouse, Level 1, 15 South College Street |
10.30 - 11.15 | Francesc Perera (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) |
11.30 - 12.15 | Rob Archbold (University of Aberdeen) |
12.15 - 14.00 | Buffet lunch in the Chapterhouse, Level 1 |
14.00 - 14.45 | Leonel Robert (University of Louisiana at Lafayette) |
15.00 - 15.30 | Taylor Hines (Purdue University) |
15.30 - 16.00 | Coffee and tea in the Chapterhouse, Level 1 |
16.00 - 16.30 | Nadia Larsen (University of Oslo) |
16.45 - 17.15 | Gabor Szabo (University of Muenster) |
17.15 - 18.30 | Wine Reception in the Chapterhouse, Level 1 |
Tuesday 16 April 2013
09.30 - 10.15 | Ian Putnam (University of Victoria) |
10.15 - 10.45 | Coffee and tea in the Chapterhouse, Level 1 |
10.45 - 11.30 | Jean Renault (Université d'Orléans) |
11.45 - 12.15 | Hannes Thiel (University of Muenster) |
12.15 - 14.00 | Buffet lunch in the Chapterhouse, Level 1 |
14.00 - 14.45 | Christian Skau (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) |
14.45 - 15.15 | Coffee and tea in the Chapterhouse, Level 1 |
15.15 - 15.45 | Caleb Eckhardt (Miami University) |
16.00 - 16.30 | Joan Bosa (Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona) |
19.00 | Joint dinner for workshop participants; more details in participant pack |
Wednesday 17 April 2013
09.30 - 10.15 | David Kerr (University of Tokyo and Texas A&M University) |
10.15 - 10.45 | Coffee and tea in the Chapterhouse, Level 1 |
10.45 - 11.30 | Astrid an Heuf (University of Otago) |
11.45 - 12.15 | Matthew Daws (University of Leeds) |
| Free afternoon (some cultural activities will be organised) |
Thursday 18 April 2013
09.30 - 10.15 | Ilijas Farah (York University (Toronto) |
10.15 - 10.45 | Coffee and tea in the Chapterhouse, Level 1 |
10.45 - 11.30 | Huaxin Lin (University of Oregon) |
11.45 - 12.15 | Ramon Antoine (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) |
12.15 - 14.00 | Buffet lunch in the Chapterhouse, Level 1 |
14.00 - 14.45 | Marius Dadarlat (Purdue University) |
14.45 - 15.15 | Coffee and tea in the Chapterhouse, Level 1 |
15.15 - 15.45 | Hyun Ho Lee (University of Ulsan) |
16.00 - 16.30 | Gwion Evans (University of Aberystwyth) |
19.00 | Workshop dinner |
Friday 19 April 2013
09.30 - 10.15 | Thierry Giordano (University of Ottawa) |
10.15 - 10.45 | Coffee and tea in the Chapterhouse, Level 1 |
10.45 - 11.30 | Asger Tornquist (University of Copenhagen) |
11.45 - 12.15 | Otgonbayar Uuye (University of Cardiff) |
12.15 - 14.00 | Buffet lunch in the Chapterhouse, Level 1 |
14.00 - 14.45 | Ilan Hirshberg (Ben Gurion University of the Negev ) |
14.45 - 15.15 | Coffee and tea in the Chapterhouse, Level 1 |
15.15 - 15.45 | Ulrich Pennig (University of Muenster) |
16.00 - 16.30 | David McConnell (Trinity College Dublin) |
Participants
| Name | Institution |
|---|---|
| an Huef, Astrid | University of Otago |
| Antoine, Ramon | Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona |
| Archbold, Robert | University of Aberdeen |
| Bosa, Joan | Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona |
| Brown, Nate | Penn State University |
| Christensen, Erik | University of Copenhagen |
| Dadarlat, Marius | Purdue University |
| Daws, Matthew | University of Leeds |
| Dickson, Liam | University of Glasgow |
| Dritschel, Michael | University of Newcastle |
| Eckhardt, Caleb | Miami University |
| Elliott, George | University of Toronto |
| Engbers, Martin | University of Muenster |
| Evans, Gwion | Aberystwyth University |
| Farah, Ilijas | York University (Toronto) |
| Giordano, Thierry | University of Ottawa |
| Hilsum, Michel | CNRS |
| Hines, Taylor | Purdue University |
| Hirshberg, Ilan | Ben Gurion University of the Negev |
| Hoynes, Siri-Malen | NTNU |
| Jacelon, Bhishan | University of Muenster |
| Kerr, David | The University of Tokyo and Texas A&M University |
| Larsen, Nadia | University of Oslo |
| Lawson, Mark | Heriot-Watt University |
| Lee, Hyun Ho | University of Ulsan |
| Lin, Huaxin | University of Oregon |
| Loughlin, Nicholas | Newcastle University |
| Mathieu, Martin | Queen's University Belfast |
| Matui, Hiroki | Chiba University |
| McConnell, David | Trinity College Dublin |
| Orovitz, Joav | Ben Gurion University of the Negev |
| Pennig, Ulrich | University of Muenster |
| Perera, Francesc | Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona |
| Putnam, Ian | University of Victoria |
| Renault, Jean | Université d'Orléans |
| Robert, Leonel | University of Louisiana at Lafayette |
| Sinclair, Allan | University of Edinburgh |
| Skau, Christian | Norwegian University of Science and Technology |
| Strung, Karen | Universitat Muenster |
| Szabo, Gabor | University of Muenster |
| Thiel, Hannes | University of Muenster |
| Timoney, Richard | Trinity College Dublin |
| Toms, Andrew | Purdue University |
| Tornetta, Gabriele | Unviersity of Glasgow |
| Tornquist, Asger | University of Copenhagen |
| Uuye, Otgonbayar | University of Cardiff |
| Wallis, Alistair | Heriot-Watt University |
| Wassermann, Simon | University of Glasgow |
| Watson, Nicola | University of Toronto |
| White, Stuart | University of Glasgow |
| Winter, Wilhelm | University of Muenster |
| Zacharias, Joachim | University of Glasgow |
| Zelenberg, Aleksey | The Pennsylvania State University |