Seminar:
Fall 2021, Thursdays, Blocker 506A, 4:00-4:50 PM (in-person, with Zoom option- see email for link).
Date: November 4
Agniva Dasgupta
Abstract
L-functions have made monumental contributions to analytic number theory, and have essentially shaped research in this discipline for the last 100-150 years. I am going to explain the ideas behind L-functions, discussing the foundational works of Gauss, Dirichlet, Euler, Riemann and others, in the process. I will also talk about how problems in arithmetic can be approached from the side of analysis, and how progress in one influences progress in the other. If time permits, I'll mention the current state of research in some of the interesting problems in this discipline, as well as briefly mention the things I work on.