Dynamics on the PSL(2,C)-character variety of certain hyperbolic 3-manifolds- Michelle Lee

Conference Title: GEAR Retreat 2012 Theme: Dynamics on Moduli Spaces Title: Dynamics on the PSL(2,C)-character variety of certain hyperbolic 3-manifolds Speaker: Michelle Lee, University of Maryland; Date and Time: Thursday August 9, 14:00 Description: The PSL(2,C)-character variety of a hyperbolic 3-manifold M is essentially the set of homomorphisms of the fundamental group of M into PSL(2,C), up to conjugacy. We will discuss the action of the group of outer automorphisms of the fundamental group of M on this space. In particular, we will discuss how one can find domains of discontinuity for the action. Sponsor: GEAR Network Local host: UIUC Department of Mathematics Funding provided by: National Science Foundation Research Networks in Mathematical Sciences programAbstract: Michelle Lee, in this GEAR Retreat 2012 session on Dynamics on Moduli Spaces, will discuss the action of the group of outer automorphisms of the fundamental group of M into PSL(2,C), and related issues.