Decomposition of the Diagonal and Abel Jacobi Map - Lecture II

Explore the second lecture in a series on the decomposition of the diagonal and its applications in algebraic geometry. Delve into the relationship between the decomposition of the diagonal and stable birational invariants, with a particular focus on invariants related to the Abel-Jacobi map and coniveau. Learn from Claire Voisin, an expert from IMJ-PRG, as she builds upon the specialization method discussed in the first lecture. Gain insights into how these powerful mathematical tools can be used to study the stable irrationality of smooth projective varieties. This 71-minute advanced mathematics lecture, presented at the University of Miami, offers a deep dive into complex algebraic geometric concepts for researchers and graduate students in the field.