Title: A categorification of infinitesimal braidings and of Casimir Lie algebras
2014.12.15 |
Date | Wed 18 Feb |
Time | 16:15 — 17:15 |
Location | Aud.D3 (1531-215) |
Abstract: Infinitesimal braidings and Casimir Lie algebras (Lie algebras endowed
with a symmetric invariant tensor) are respectively the `classical
limit' of braided categories and of quantum groups.
Drinfeld showed how it is possible to quantize Casimir Lie algebras
via the holonomy of the Knizhnik-Zamolodchikov connection. After
recalling Drinfeld's construction I will address its 2-categorical
analogue, which involves infinitesimal braidings in 2-categories and
invariant tensors on Lie 2-algebras.
I will conclude by sketching why this is relevant for the study of
quantum 2-groups and higher knot invariants. Based on joint works with
J.F. Martins.