p-adic Values of G-functions and Unlikely Intersections

Explore advanced mathematical concepts in this conference talk examining the intersection of p-adic analysis and algebraic geometry through the lens of G-functions and unlikely intersections. Delve into the Zilber-Pink conjecture, a fundamental open problem in the field of unlikely intersections that generalizes significant previous results including the recently proven André-Oort conjecture. Learn about Yves André's innovative "G-functions method" and its crucial role in establishing arithmetic results necessary for proving cases of the Zilber-Pink conjecture for Shimura varieties. Discover how the p-adic properties of G-functions provide new theoretical insights and approaches to understanding this important conjecture, with particular focus on applications in dimension 2 cases. This presentation, delivered as part of the Workshop on Special Cycles and Related Topics at the Institute for Advanced Study, offers cutting-edge research perspectives on the interplay between transcendental number theory, algebraic geometry, and arithmetic geometry.