SMRI Algebra and Geometry Online ’Incompressible symmetric tensor categories’ Victor Ostrik (University of Oregon) Thursday June 25 9:30am-11:00am (AEST) Online via Zoom Abstract: This talk is based on joint work with Benson and Etingof. We say that a symmetric tensor category is incompressible if there is no symmetric tensor functor from this category to a smaller tensor category. Our main result is a construction of new examples of incompressible tensor categories in positive characteristic. To register, please visit https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAod-qgrD8uHNZ856BXpb3L7nf8G79QCn3i A confirmation email will be sent to registered participants prior to the event. **Please note that the seminar will be recorded and uploaded to the SMRI YouTube channel** (participants only when asking questions, so please feel free to turn on your camera during the seminar) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNrre_3ROSz7FqOka3lSMVA https://mathematical-research-institute.sydney.edu.au/