Hecke modules for arithmetic groups via bivariant K-theory

Bram Mesland  (Leiden University)

15:15-16:15, Nov 12, 2019   Science Building A510

Abstract:

Let Γ be a lattice in a locally compact group G. In this talk I will discuss how KK-theory can be elegantly employed to equip with Hecke operators the K-groups of any Γ-C?-algebra on which the commensurator of Γ acts. When Γ is arithmetic, this gives Hecke operators on the K-theory of certain C*-algebras that are naturally associated with Γ. I will discuss various properties of the Hecke operators, such as commutation with the Chern character in the case of the topological K-theory of the arithmetic manifold associated to Γ and the fact that the Shimura product of double cosets naturally corresponds to the Kasparov product. If time allows I will discuss Hecke equivariant maps in KK-theory and apply this to the Borel?Serre compactification as well as various noncommutative compactifications associated with Γ.

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