Mathematics Graduate Student Colloquium

A Friendly Introduction to Large Cardinals and Consistency Strength

Ryan Holben
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
RH440R

Talk Abstract:

We will talk about the Continuum Hypothesis and how we tackle it in the field of set theory. Learn about large cardinals, independence and consistency proofs, and elementary embeddings, and why they are important!

About the Speaker:

Ryan received his B.A.'s in math and physics at Colby College, and is now in his last year of graduate school. When not working on research he enjoys biking and communing with the Irvine rabbits.

Advisor and Collaborators

Martin Zeman is currently Ryan's advisor.

Supplementary Materials:

none

Refreshments:

Pizza will be served after the talk.

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