Time : 11/19 at 6–7 pm, Science Center (1 Oxford St), Room 507
Speaker: Mayuko Yamashita.
Title: Factorization algebras in TQFT.
Abstract: This is the first in the series of our working seminars on factorization algebras/homologies. This talk focuses on locally constant factorization algebras, which correspond to Topological QFTs. I first explain they are equivalent to algebras over E_n operads and their variants. Then I define the factorization homology and discuss basic properties and examples. If time allows, I also mention the connection with the cobordism hypothesis.