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Manchester Algebra Seminar - Finite simple quotients of mapping class groups - Emilio Pierro

Dates:4 February 2020
Times:14:00 - 15:00
What is it:Seminar
Organiser:Department of Mathematics
Who is it for:University staff, Current University students
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Speaker: Emilio Pierro - LSA

Title: Finite simple quotients of mapping class groups

Abstract: In this talk we discuss how the Classification of Finite Simple Group can be used to determine which finite simple groups can and cannot occur as the quotient of the mapping class group of a surface of genus g > 2. This is joint work with Dawid Kielak. .........................

Time: 2pm

Place: FA1

There will be tea and biscuits at 1:40. All are welcome.

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