Seminar -- Deligne-Lusztig Theory Learning Seminar

Deligne and Lusztig (DL) gave a method to construct representation of reductive groups
using l-adic cohomology, generalising parabolic induction.  Later, this theory was used
by Lusztig to find all representations of all finite simple groups of Lie type.  This
seminar will focus on learning about the main ingredients and recipes to construct and
describe these representations.  Topics include reductive groups over finite fields,
Frobenius maps, character theory, Harish-Chandra induction, l-adic cohomology, flag
varieties, DL varieties, DL induction, character formulas, Lusztig series and more.  

The first introductory lecture will be given by Charlotte Chan on Wednesday, 26th
February, 10-12pm in SMRI Seminar Room (Macleay Building A12 Room 301).  

Talks will be given by willing participants.  There will be an exercise session as well
on the same day as lectures.  Everyone is welcomed.  Please also share with potential
participants.  

Where: SMRI Seminar Room (Macleay Building A12 Room 301) 

When: Wednesdays 10-12am (lecture), Wednesdays 1-2pm (exercise session) 

Organised by Tom Goertzen and Edmund Heng.  For more details, see the website:
https://sites.google.com/view/dltheory 

Contact the organisers with any questions or to join the mailing list.