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Department of Mathematics,
Department of Mathematics,
University of California San Diego
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Math 295 - Mathematics Colloquium
Otmar Venjakob
Univ. of Heidelberg
Are zeta-functions able to solve Diophantine equations?
Abstract:
Motivated by the question whether (some) Diophantine equations are related to special values of $\zeta$- or $L$-functions we first describe the origin of classical Iwasawa theory. Then we give a survey on generalizations of these ideas to non-commutative Iwasawa theory, a topic which has been developed in recent years by several mathematicians, including the author.
Host: Cristian Popescu
November 30, 2012
3:00 PM
AP&M 6402
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