Alexander Polynomials of Algebraic Links

Explore the intricacies of Alexander polynomials in knot theory through this comprehensive lecture. Delve into basic definitions and examples of Alexander polynomials for algebraic links before surveying various results that express these polynomials using algebraic geometry tools. Gain insights into the relationship between the spectrum of a plane curve singularity and the Alexander polynomial of its corresponding algebraic link. Presented by Kyoung-Seog Lee from the University of Miami/IMSA, this hour-long talk offers a deep dive into an essential invariant in knot theory and its connections to algebraic geometry.