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401-4534-08L 8 Credits DR , MSC D-USYS , D-BAUG , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MTEC , D-MATH , D-BIOL , D-ERDW , D-PHYS , D-GESS , D-ITET , D-CHAB

Introduction to Symplectic Field Theory

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Janko Latschev
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:50

Abstract

compactness results for holomorphic curves; algebraic structures in symplectic field theory, examples of applications

Objective

The course aims to give an introduction to the ideas underlying symplectic field theory, with an emphasis on the compactness properties of holomorphic curves and how they give rise to a rich collection of algebraic structures.

Resources

Literature

D. McDuff, D. Salamon "Introduction to Symplectic Topology", Oxford University Press, 1998 D. McDuff, D. Salamon "J-holomorphic curves and symplectic topology", AMS Colloquium Publications vol. 52, 2004 Y. Eliashberg, A. Givental, H. Hofer "Introduction to Symplectic Field Theory", GAFA special volume, part II (2000), 560-673 further sources announced in class

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Introduction to Symplectic Field Theory
  • Mon 10:15-12:00 (HG E 1.2)
  • Fri 10:15-12:00 (HG E 1.2)
4 h weekly

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