MMP Seminar

Minimal Model Program Learning Seminar:

Starting on October 27th 2026, Behrouz Taji, Chris Zeng, Junjie Chen and myself will be running a learning seminar on the minimal model program in algebraic geometry. A rough outline of topics to be discussed is as follows:

• the cone and contraction theorems for surfaces;

• the classification of complex projective surfaces with no (-1)-curves;

• some general birational geometry (Iitaka map, Kodaira dimension, etc.);

• the abundance theorem for surfaces;

• singularities of the MMP with a focus on the case of surfaces;

• the nonvanishing, rationality and basepoint freenes theorems.

We will (tentatively) proceed fortnightly from the 27th (likely with a break for the '26-'27 Christmas holidays). Let me know if you want to be added to the mailing list.

Location: TBD

Schedule: TBD