Seja A a C*-álgebra dos operadores limitados em L^2(RxS^1) gerada por: operadores a(M) de multiplicação por funções a em C^{\\infty}(S^1), operadores b(M) de multiplicação por funções b em C([-\\infty, + \\infty]), operadores de multiplicação por funções contínuas 2\\pi-periódicas, \\Lambda = (1-\\Delta_{RxS^1})^{-1/2}, onde \\Delta_{RxS^1} é o Laplaciano de RxS^1, e \\partial_t \\Lambda, \\partial_x \\Lambda para t em R e x em S^1. Calculamos a K-teoria de A e de A/K(L^2(RxS^1)), onde K(L^2(RxS^1)) é o ideal dos operadores compactos em L^2(RxS^1). / Let A denote the C*-algebra of bounded operators on L^2(RxS^1) generated by: all multiplications a(M) by functions a in C^{\\infty}(S^1), all multiplications b(M) by functions b in C([-\\infty, + \\infty]), all multiplications by 2\\pi-periodic continuous functions, \\Lambda = (1-\\Delta_{RxS^1)^{-1/2}, where \\Delta_{RxS^1} is the Laplacian on RxS^1, and \\partial_t \\Lambda, \\partial_x \\Lambda, for t in R and x in S^1. We compute the K-theory of A and A/K(L^2(RxS^1)), where K(L^2(RxS^1))$ is the ideal of compact operators on L^2(RxS^1).

For an arbitrary Nakajima quiver variety X, we construct an analog of the quantum dynamical Weyl group acting in its equivariant K-theory. The correct generalization of the Weyl group here is the fundamental groupoid of a certain periodic locally finite hyperplane arrangement in Pic(X)⊗C. We identify the lattice part of this groupoid with the operators of quantum difference equation for X. The cases of quivers of finite and affine type are illustrated by explicit examples.

In this work, the connection between quantum K-theory and quantum integrable systems is studied. Using quasimap spaces the quantum equivariant K-theory of Naka- jima quiver varieties is defined. For every tautological bundle in the K-theory there exists its one-parametric deformation, referred to as quantum tautological bundle. For specific cases of cotangent bundles to Grassmannians and flag varieties it is proved that the spectrum of operators of quantum multiplication by these quantum classes is governed by the Bethe ansatz equations for the inhomogeneous XXZ spin chain. It is also proved that each such operator corresponds to the universal elements of quantum group U􏰁(sln). In particular, the Baxter operator for the XXZ spin chain is identified with the operator of quantum multiplication by the exterior algebra of the tautological bundle. An explicit universal combinatorial formula for this operator is found in the case of U􏰁(sl2). The relation between quantum line bundles and quantum dynamical Weyl group is shown. This thesis is based on works [37] and [24].

The goal of this thesis is to give an introduction to the geometric picture of bivariant K-theory developed by Emerson and Meyer building on the ideas Connes and Skandalis, and then to apply this machinery to give a geometric proof of a result of Emerson. We begin by giving an overview of topological K-theory, necessary for developing bivariant K-theory. Then we discuss Kasparov's analytic bivariant K-theory, and from there develop topological bivariant K-theory. In the final chapter we state and prove the result of Emerson. / Graduate

Seja A a C*-álgebra dos operadores limitados em L^2(RxS^1) gerada por: operadores a(M) de multiplicação por funções a em C^{\\infty}(S^1), operadores b(M) de multiplicação por funções b em C([-\\infty, + \\infty]), operadores de multiplicação por funções contínuas 2\\pi-periódicas, \\Lambda = (1-\\Delta_{RxS^1})^{-1/2}, onde \\Delta_{RxS^1} é o Laplaciano de RxS^1, e \\partial_t \\Lambda, \\partial_x \\Lambda para t em R e x em S^1. Calculamos a K-teoria de A e de A/K(L^2(RxS^1)), onde K(L^2(RxS^1)) é o ideal dos operadores compactos em L^2(RxS^1). / Let A denote the C*-algebra of bounded operators on L^2(RxS^1) generated by: all multiplications a(M) by functions a in C^{\\infty}(S^1), all multiplications b(M) by functions b in C([-\\infty, + \\infty]), all multiplications by 2\\pi-periodic continuous functions, \\Lambda = (1-\\Delta_{RxS^1)^{-1/2}, where \\Delta_{RxS^1} is the Laplacian on RxS^1, and \\partial_t \\Lambda, \\partial_x \\Lambda, for t in R and x in S^1. We compute the K-theory of A and A/K(L^2(RxS^1)), where K(L^2(RxS^1))$ is the ideal of compact operators on L^2(RxS^1).

Bibliography: p. 155-161.

Bibliography: p. 155-161. / x, 161 p. ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Pure Mathematics, 2001

This is the integral text of my thesis. The first part is an expanded version of "Riemann-Roch theorems for Deligne-Mumford stacks", where I deal with Artin stacks over general bases. In the second part, I prove some Riemann-Roch statment for D-modules on Deligne-Mumford stacks, and I also consider the problem of algebraization of analytic stacks.

This thesis consists of three papers about N-complexes and their uses in categorification. N-complexes are generalizations of chain complexes having a differential d satisfying dN = 0 rather than d2 = 0. Categorification is the process of finding a higher category analog of a given mathematical structure. Paper I: We study a set of homology functors indexed by positive integers a and b and their corresponding derived categories. We show that there is an optimal subcategory in the domain of every functor given by N-complexes with N = a + b. Paper II: In this paper we show that the lax nerve of the category of chain complexes is pointwise adjoint equivalent to the décalage of the simplicial category of N-complexes. This reveals additional simplicial structure on the lax nerve of the category of chain complexes which provides a categorfication of the triangulated homotopy category of chain complexes. We study this in general and present evidence that the axioms of triangulated categories have a simplicial origin. Paper III: Let n be a product of two distinct prime numbers. We construct a triangulated monoidal category having a Grothendieck ring isomorphic to the ring of n:th cyclotomic integers.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--McMaster University, 2002. / Adviser: Manfred Kolster. Includes bibliographical references. Also available via World Wide Web.