Student Algebra-Number Theoryhttp://www-math.umd.edu/research/seminars.html On the congruent number problem and arithmetic statistics http://www-math.umd.edu/research/seminars.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:30:00 EST Where: Kirwan Hall 1308
Speaker: Lixin Zheng (UMD) -
Abstract: The congruent number problem is one of the oldest problems in number theory. We'll talk a little about its (partial) resolution as well as its relationship to arithmetic statistics.
]]> Genus theory and primes of the form x^2 + ny^2 http://www-math.umd.edu/research/seminars.html Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:30:00 EST Where: Kirwan Hall 1308
Speaker: Yuval Amit (UMD) -

]]> Classification of Indefinite Unimodular Quadratic Forms with applications to 4-manifolds http://www-math.umd.edu/research/seminars.html Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:30:00 EST Where: Kirwan Hall 1308
Speaker: Seth Alderman (UMD) -

]]> A Look into Arithmetic Anti-Ramsey Theory http://www-math.umd.edu/research/seminars.html Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:30:00 EST Where: Kirwan Hall 1308
Speaker: Kate Krotkov (UMD) -

]]> From quadratic functions to modular functions http://www-math.umd.edu/research/seminars.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:30:00 EST Where: Kirwan Hall 1308
Speaker: Bilal Aytekin (UMD) -

]]> Polynomials Computing Square Roots http://www-math.umd.edu/research/seminars.html Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:30:00 EST Where: Kirwan Hall 1308
Speaker: Noah Kupinsky (UMD) -

]]> Introduction to Iwasawa Theory (Part 1) http://www-math.umd.edu/research/seminars.html Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:30:00 EST Where: Kirwan Hall 1308
Speaker: Foivos Chnaras (UMD) -

]]> Introduction to Iwasawa Theory (Part 2) http://www-math.umd.edu/research/seminars.html Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:30:00 EST Where: Kirwan Hall 1308
Speaker: Foivos Chnaras (UMD) -

]]> An Overview of Zeta Functions and the Hasse-Weil Zeta Function http://www-math.umd.edu/research/seminars.html Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:30:00 EDT Where: Kirwan Hall 1308
Speaker: Baidehi Chattopadhyay (UMD) -
Abstract: Zeta functions encode counting problems in geometry, algebra, and arithmetic, and are distinguished by their rich analytic and algebraic structure. In this talk, we consider both local and global zeta functions. Local zeta functions, attached to a prime p or a prime ideal in a number field, are often rational functions in a suitable variable, while global zeta functions combine information over all primes and typically factor as products of local terms. We will survey several different zeta functions that arise in the literature, introduce the Hasse–Weil zeta function, prove some basic properties, and state the Weil conjectures.
]]> Combinatorics of the Hilbert Scheme of Points of the Plane http://www-math.umd.edu/research/seminars.html Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:30:00 EDT Where: Kirwan Hall 1308
Speaker: Baidehi Chattopadhyay (UMD) -

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