C O L L O Q U I U M


 

 

On profinite groups

 

Professor Efim Zelmanov
University
of California, San Diego, USA &
  Distinguished Visiting Professor, HKU

 

 

Abstract

A profinite group is a (possibly infinite) group, which is a limit of finite groups. We will discuss asymptotic properties of such groups and their connections to number theory, theoretical computer science and geometry of 3-manifolds.

 

Date:

December 13, 2006 (Wednesday)

Time:

2:30 – 3:30pm

Place:

Room 517, Meng Wah Complex, HKU

 

 

All are welcome