VVZ API is not affiliated with ETH Zurich. Data might be outdated or incorrect. Please view the official ETHZ Vorlesungsverzeichnis for binding information.

401-4539-00L 10 Credits DR , MSC D-USYS , D-BAUG , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MTEC , D-MATH , D-BIOL , D-GESS , D-ITET , D-ARCH , D-CHAB

Symplectic Geometry and the Moment Map

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Dietmar A. Salamon
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:14:57

Abstract

An introduction to the basic notions of symplectic geometry.Hamiltonian group actions; moment maps; convexity.Complex and symplectic quotients; stability.Infinite dimensional examples of Hamiltonian group actions by diffeomorphism groups and gauge groups.

Resources

Literature

D. McDuff and D. Salamon, "Introduction to Symplectic Topology", Oxford University Press, 1998.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Symplectic Geometry and the Moment Map
  • Mon 10:15-12:00 (HG G 26.1)
  • Wed 08:15-10:00 (HG G 26.1)
4 h weekly
exercise Symplectic Geometry and the Moment Map
  • Wed 15:15-16:00 (HG G 26.1)
1 h weekly

Offered In