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401-4570-71L 4 Credits DR , MSC D-MATH

Student Seminar in Symplectic vs. Contact Geometry

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Ana Cannas da Silva, Dr. Bahar Acu Bulut
Number of participants limited to 12.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:47:36

Abstract

This seminar provides a glimpse of two sister geometries that have recently earned a central role in mathematics interacting with other areas.Side by side, we will discuss basics of symplectic and contact manifolds, some key submanifolds (lagrangian and legendrian) and the toric subclasses (symplectic and contact), which have gained prominence as testing grounds for other theories.

Objective

By giving half-hour talks about each geometry, typing short notes for those talks and participating in talks by others, each participant will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the landscape of symplectic and contact worlds, expand their command of geometry and topology, and develop presentation and collaboration skills.

Resources

Literature

The Seminar webpage (under learning materials) contains a list of references and further information.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup Start
02.08.2021
Signup End
17.09.2021
Priority: Registration for the course unit is until 29.08.2021 only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Student Seminar in Symplectic vs. Contact Geometry
  • Wed 14:15-16:00 (HG G 19.2)
  • 10.12 Date 12:15-14:00 (HG G 19.2)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Mathematics Master
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