Reading Seminar in Algebraic Geometry
Introduction to Variations of Hodge Structure
Eduardo Cattani, UMass

I will review the basic concepts of the theory of polarized variations of Hodge structure introduced by Griffiths in the late 60's as a way of "linearizing" the problem of studying degenerations of smooth projective varieties. I will discuss, in particular, the asymptotic behavior of variations. I will make every effort to make the presentation accessible to graduate students.

2:45pm–3:45pm, Friday, September 26, 2008 in LGRT 1634

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