Operator Algebras

Date: 2000/8/24 - 9/2
Location: MSRI

This workshop introduces graduate students and other mathematicians to the exciting area of Operator Algebras. It will feature three series of introductory lectures and a number of one hour lectures on recent research topics followed by informal discussions.

The main lecture series will be:

Richard V. Kadison

The Theory of Operator Algebras - A Survey

Mihai Pimsner

introduction to K-theory for Operator Algebras

Antony Wassermann/Valerio Toledano

Operator Algebras and Conformal Field Theory

In addition, Fields Medalist Vaughan Jones will present several introductory lectures.

Funding is available: Students, recent PhDs, women, and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. To apply, send a letter explaining your interest in the workshop. If you are a student, solicit a letter from a faculty advisor. Otherwise, send a current vita or biliography. All information should be received by June 2. If funding remains, late registration may be possible.

For information about hotels and the program, see www.msri.org. The Workshop will include an excursion taking advantage of some of the Bay Area's natural beauty.

Registration can be done on-line at the website, by email to workshops@msri.org or by regular mail to:

Clay Mathematics Institute OpAlg Introductory Workshop
Mathematical Sciences Research Institute
1000 Centennial Drive
Berkeley, CA 94720-5070

Phone: (510) 642 1043
Fax: (510) 642 8609

www.msri.org

This introductory workshop is part of the year-long program at MSRI on Operator Algebras. Introductory Workshop Organizers: D. Bisch (chair), E. G. Effros, V. F. R. Jones, D. V. Voiculescu.