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The study of
affine isometric actions of groups on Hilbert or Banach spaces opens a new
chapter in the theory of group representations, with connections to
rigidity, ergodic theory, geometric group theory, and metric geometry.
The aim of this conference, the first ever dedicated to this young subject, is
to bring together young and confirmed experts in order to present new results
and methods, isolate key problems in the field, and discuss future applications
(e.g. possibly in theoretical computer science).
Plenary speakers:
Bachir BEKKA ( Erik GUENTNER ( Graham NIBLO ( Mark SAPIR
(Vanderbilt) See the Programme, the Abstracts, and the Schedule (new). |
Introductory lectures for PhD students byNicolas MONOD (EPF
Lausanne) Bachir BEKKA (Rennes) Tsachik GELANDER (
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Goulnara Arzhantseva ( Geneva) and Alain Valette ( Neuchatel)
Swiss National Science Foundation , Swiss
Doctoral Programme in Maths, ETH Zurich, Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques
The conference
will take place at the Centro Stefano Franscini (CSF), the international
conference center of ETH Zurich located in the South of Switzerland, on a
beautiful hill above Ascona called Monte Verita. Ascona and Locarno are
charming neighboring towns residing by the spectacular Lake Maggiore (Canton
Ticino), Switzerland
Monte Verita Centre - CSF ETHZ , www.monteverita.org , Live Webcam Ascona
PhD students
based in CUSO-affiliated Swiss universities are eligible for financial support and are invited to enquire with the
organisers.