Susan Montgomery - Böcker

Hopf algebras have important connections to quantum theory, Lie algebras, knot and braid theory, operator algebras and other areas of physics and mathematics. They have been intensely studied in the past; in particular, the solution of a number of conjectures of Kaplansky from the 1970s has led to progress on the classification of semisimple Hopf algebras and on the structure of pointed Hopf algebras. Among the topics covered are results toward the classification of finite-dimensional Hopf algebras (semisimple and non-semisimple), as well as what is known about the extension theory of Hopf algebras. Some papers consider Hopf versions of classical topics, such as the Brauer group, while others are closer to work in quantum groups. The book also explores the connections and applications of Hopf algebras to other fields.

Hopf algebras have important connections to quantum theory, Lie algebras, knot and braid theory, operator algebras and other areas of physics and mathematics. They have been intensely studied in the past; in particular, the solution of a number of conjectures of Kaplansky from the 1970s has led to progress on the classification of semisimple Hopf algebras and on the structure of pointed Hopf algebras. Among the topics covered are results toward the classification of finite-dimensional Hopf algebras (semisimple and non-semisimple), as well as what is known about the extension theory of Hopf algebras. Some papers consider Hopf versions of classical topics, such as the Brauer group, while others are closer to work in quantum groups. The book also explores the connections and applications of Hopf algebras to other fields.

This volume collects some of the survey lectures delivered at the Micro­ program on Noncommutative Rings held at MSRI, July 10-21, 1989. While the program was concerned with recent advances in ring theory, it also had as an important component lectures on related areas of mathematics where ring theory might be expected to have an impact. Thus, there are lectures of S. P. Smith on quantum groups and Marc Ri­ effel on algebraic aspects of quantum field theory. Martin Lorenz and Don­ ald Passman consider in their lectures various aspects of crossed products: homological and K-theoretic to group actions. Kenneth Brown presents the "modern" theory of Noetherian rings and localization. These contributions as well as the others not presented here show that ring theory remains a vigorous and useful area. The planning and organization of the program were done by the under­ signed and the late Robert Warfield. His illness prevented his attendance at the meeting. It is to him we dedicate this volume. The organizers wish to extend their thanks to Irving Kaplansky, Director of MSRI, and the staff for all of their efforts in making this conference such a success. Susan Montgomery Lance Small vii NONCOMMUTATIVE RINGS TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . Vll . . . . . . . . . . K. A. Brown THE REPRESENTATION THEORY OF NOETHERIAN RINGS 1 A. Joseph SOME RING THEORETIC TECHNIQUES AND OPEN PROBLEMS IN ENVELOPING ALGEBRAS. . . . . . . . . . . 27 . . . M. Lorenz CROSSED PRODUCTS: CHARACTERS, CYCLIC HOMOLOGY, AND GROTHENDIECK GROUPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 . . . . . .

Articles in this volume are based on talks given at the International Workshop on Hopf Algebras and Tensor Categories, held from September 9-13, 2019, at Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.The articles highlight the latest advances and further research directions in a variety of subjects related to tensor categories and Hopf algebras.Primary topics discussed in the text include the classification of Hopf algebras, structures and actions of Hopf algebras, algebraic supergroups, representations of quantum groups, quasi-quantum groups, algebras in tensor categories, and the construction method of fusion categories.

This volume contains the proceedings of the AMS Special Session on Quantum Groups, Hopf Algebras, and Applications (in memory of Professor Earl J. Taft), which was held from October 22-23, 2022, at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hopf algebras play a crucial role in many areas of mathematics, from finite groups to tensor categories, and allows researchers to make many connections between these subjects. Applications of Hopf algebras to low dimensional topology, topological quantum field theory, and condensed matter physics provide further motivation for the study of representations of Hopf algebras and their generalizations. In memory of Earl Jay Taft, a pioneer of the theory of Hopf algebras, this volume collects research articles on Hopf algebras, quantum groups, and tensor categories contributed by prominent researchers. The articles in this volume manifest the diversity and richness of the subject and contain exciting new results which will certainly have applications to different areas of mathematics and physics.