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CSDM - On P vs NP, Geometric Complexity Theory, and the Riemann Hypothesis
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Abstract:
This series of three talks will give a nontechnical, high level overview of geometric complexity theory (GCT), which is an approach to the P vs. NP problem via algebraic geometry, representation theory, and the theory of a new class of quantum groups, called nonstandard quantum groups, that arise in this approach. In particular, GCT suggests that the P vs. NP problem in characteristic zero is intimately linked to the Riemann Hypothesis over finite fields. No background in algebraic geometry, representation theory or quantum groups would be assumed.
References for GCT:
The basic plan of GCT is given in:
GCTflip: "On P vs. NP, Geometric Complexity Theory and the Flip I: high level view".
It has been partially implemented in a series of papers:
GCT1 to GCT11. GCT1 to 4: Joint with Milind Sohoni GCT5: Joint with Hari Narayanan
GCTflip, its abstract (GCTabs), and GCT1-8 are available on the speaker's personal home page. GCT8-11 are under preparation.
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