K-theory of Azumaya algebras

Speaker: Ms. Judith Millar (Queen's University, Belfast)

Time: 3:00PM

Date: Wed 26th November 2008

Location: Mathematical Sciences Seminar Room

Abstract
The concept of a central simple algebra over a field is generalised by an Azumaya algebra over a commutative ring. We will look at the relationship between the K-theory of an Azumaya algebra and the K-theory of its centre.

(This talk is part of the K-Theory, Quadratic Forms and Number Theory series.)