Superalgebras and their uses
Dr. Mark Wilson
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Northern Illinois University
and candidate for the Algebra position
I will demystify the term "superalgebra". The name has origins in physics (which will be described), and the objects themselves are of great importance to mathematics. Several fundamental questions about their algebraic structure are still unsolved.
I shall spend some time on familiarization by means of basic examples. After short excursions to outline the necessary historical background in mathematics and physics, the talk will turn to algebraic questions, my work in the area, and open problems.
Tuesday, 9 March 1999
4:10 p.m. in MA 109
Coffee/Tea/Treats 3:30 p.m. in MA 104 (Lounge)
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