Gopakumar-Vafa Invariants via Vanishing Cycles

Explore the mathematical theory of Gopakumar-Vafa invariants through the lens of vanishing cycles in this 54-minute conference talk by Yukinobu Toda presented at BIMSA's ICBS2025. Delve into advanced topics in algebraic geometry and string theory as the speaker examines the connection between these important invariants and vanishing cycle techniques, providing insights into enumerative geometry and its applications in theoretical physics.