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### 23.11.2017 (Thursday)

#### Covariant fuzzy spaces, matrix models and higher spin

Regular Seminar Marcus Sperling (Vienna u.)

 at: 14:00 QMWroom G O Jones 610 abstract: In this talk, I will discuss the generalised and basic fuzzy 4-sphere in the context of the IKKT matrix model. These spaces arise as SO(5)-equivariant projections of quantised SO(6) coadjoint orbits and exhibit full SO(5) covariance. I will sketch how (basic and generalised) 4-sphere arise as solutions in a Yang-Mills matrix model, such that the fluctuations on the 4-sphere lead to a higher-spin gauge theory.

### 15.03.2017 (Wednesday)

#### Algebraic properties of the monopole formula

Regular Seminar Marcus Sperling (Vienna U.)

 at: 14:00 ICroom H503 abstract: In this talk, I will discuss how the two geometric notions "fan" and "monoid" can be very fruitful for the understanding of the monopole formula for 3d N=4 gauge theories. After a brief reminder of the monopole formula, I will introduce the matter fan and reorganise the monopole formula accordingly. I then discuss the resulting benefits such as: (1) Explicit expressions for the Hilbert series built from well-studied constituents. (2) Proof that the order of the pole at t=1 and t → ∞ equals the complex or quaternionic dimension of the Coulomb branch. (3) Identification of a sufficient set of chiral ring generators.