Lattices and Tableaux - Lecture 1

Explore fundamental concepts of lattices and tableaux in this first lecture from the Combinatorial Methods in Enumerative Algebra program at ICTS Bengaluru. Delve into algebraic counting problems, integer sequences, and generating functions while examining their connections to zeta and L-functions. Learn how these mathematical structures encode information about ideals of number fields, representations of Lie groups, and rational points of algebraic varieties over finite fields. Gain insights into zeta functions of groups and rings as tools in asymptotic theory, including their Euler product decompositions and rational local factors. Part of a comprehensive program bringing together experts in zeta functions and combinatorial areas, this 54-minute lecture contributes to the broader goal of training young researchers in enumerative algebra and its applications to group and ring theory.