Reflection Groups and Braid Groups, Part I | Department of Mathematics

Reflection Groups and Braid Groups, Part I

Event Information
Event Date: 
Friday, November 13, 2015 - 3:30pm

Abstract: Simply looking into a mirror or staring at a pond we notice a phenomenon that lead to a concept so basic and intrinsic that it almost defies the need for description, yet at its core, its simplicity makes it a very valuable tool of geometry. In this first talk of two, we discuss the basics of reflections and reflection groups. We define reflections, analyze some important properties, and give the classification of all complex reflection groups.