C^infinity Rings and Manifolds with Corners
Abstract
Manifolds with corners are similar to manifolds, yet are locally modelled on subsets $[0,\infty)^k \times R^{n-k}$. I will discuss some of the theory of these objects, as well as introducing $C^\infty$-rings. This will explain the background to my current research in $C^\infty$-Algebraic Geometry. Time permitting, I will briefly discuss my current research on $C^\infty$-schemes with corners and motivation of this research.