From Rings of Operators to Noncommutative Geometry - Lecture 1

Explore the foundations of noncommutative geometry in this lecture by renowned mathematician Alain Connes from IHES and Collège de France. Delivered as part of the Coxeter Lecture Series at the Fields Institute, delve into the journey from rings of operators to the development of noncommutative geometry. Gain insights into this advanced mathematical field and its applications in operator algebras. Suitable for graduate students and researchers in mathematics, this hour-long presentation offers a unique opportunity to learn from a leading expert in the field.