Wed, 18 Mar 2026
16:00
16:00
C3
Similarity Structure Groups with Prime Group von Neumann Algebras
Patrick Henry Debonis
(Purdue University)
Abstract
We will introduce a class of countable homeomorphism groups that share many properties with Thompson's group V, known as FSS* groups. This talk from Patrick Henry DeBonis will focus on some of the group constructions and deformation/rigidity arguments needed to prove FSS* group von Neumann algebras are prime - and have potential for wider applications.