In this talk we explain the elements of symplectic geometry, and sketch the proof of one of its foundational results. Dusa mcduff is the helen lyttle kimmel 42 professor of mathematics at barnard college. Projective flatness in the quantisation of bosons and fermions. An introduction to symplectic topology through sheaf theory. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The work presented here was partially supported by nsf grant dms 0604769. Books here is the revised 1995 text of the book jholomorphic curves and quantum homology ams lecture notes, 1994 that i wrote with salamon. Symplectic structures underlie the equations of classical mechanics and their properties are reflected in the behaviour of a wide range of physical systems. For the first edition of this book, the first author was supported in part. Published in journal of symplectic topology, vol 3 2005, 481530. It contains a few mistakes and many omissions which are detailed in this commentary of october 2007.
Dusa mcduff is the helen lyttle kimmel 42 professor of mathematics at barnard. In the present book i will describe some of these developments. If you have additional information or corrections regarding this mathematician, please use the update form. Dusa mcduff and dietmar salamon, introduction to symplectic topology. Jholomorphic curves and symplectic topology mathematical. She studied mathematics at the university of edinburgh b. Enlarging the hamiltonian group, sg0503268 available in pdf. September 20th, 2012 deans speaker series in geometrytopology dusa mcduff barnard college, columbia university embedding symplectic ellipsoids abstract. Symplectic structures a new approach to geometry dusa mcduff introduction symplectic geometry is the geometry of a closed skewsymmetric form. Jholomorphic curves and quantum cohomology dusa mcduff and. At barnard, she currently teaches calculus i, perspectives in mathematics and courses in geometry and topology. In mathematics, its applications include many key results in symplectic topology. Holomorphic curves in symplectic geometry springerlink. Reference for exercises of symplectic geometry mathematics.
Introduction to symplectic topology hardcover dusa. Columbia symplectic geometry and gauge theory seminar. Introduction to symplectic topology book, 1995 worldcat. She has brought symplectic geometry and topology to the attention of the mathematical world. I am having trouble finding a good resource of exercises on symplectic geometry. Prove that is symplectic if and only if its inverse is of the form 1 d t b tc at deduce that a 2 2 matrix is symplectic if and only if its determinant is equal to 1. Ana cannas da silva, lectures on symplectic geometry. Linear symplectic geometry linear symplectic geometry chapter. Jholomorphic curves and symplectic topology 2nd dusa mcduff, dietmar salamon download bok.
Thus symplectic geometry is essentially topological. Part of the progress in mathematics book series pm, volume 117. Salamon erratum to jholomorphic curves and symplectic topology ams 2004, last edited 21 april 2008, available in pdf. The mathematical sciences research institute msri, founded in 1982, is an independent nonprofit mathematical research institution whose funding sources include the national science foundation, foundations, corporations, and more than 90 universities and institutions.
The first edition of introduction to symplectic topology was published in 1995. It turns out to be very dif ferent from the riemannian geometry. The book can also serve as an introduction to current work in symplectic topology. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Survey articles from the nineties symplectic structures a new approach to geometry. Symplectic geometry is the geometry of a closed skew symmetric form. Introduction to symplectic topology oxford graduate texts. Another lovely book which has just been reissued as an ams chelsea text is abraham and marsdens book foundations of mechanics which covers a lot of symplectic geometry as well as so much more. Ny joint symplectic geometry seminar meets in math 520. The present book, with expertly written surveys of recent developments in these areas, includes some of the first expository material of seibergwitten theory, which has revolutionised the subjects since its.
One important area in symplectic geometry treats group actions which preserve the symplectic structureand the appropriatede nition ofa quotient of asymplectic manifold by such a group action which is still a symplectic manifold. Although a great reference, i didnt like the writing of dusas very much, and i dont think its exercises are helping me build knowledge. Dusa mcduff, age 15 courtesy of dusa mcduff she passed over an undergraduate scholarship to cambridge and enrolled at the university of edinburgh because her first husband, david mcduff, was a student there. The book was the first comprehensive introduction to the subject and became a key text in the area.
Jholomorphic curves and symplectic topology american. Introduction to symplectic topology dusa mcduff, dietmar. Jholomorphic curves and symplectic topology 2nd dusa. Applications of pseudoholomorphic curves to symplectic topology. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. In 1998, a significantly revised second edition contained new sections and updates.
However it should illustrate the kind of topological reasoning which lies behind some of the results mentioned in segals talk on algebraic ktheory. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Michele audin, torus actions on symplectic manifolds 2nd edition a. Introduction to symplectic topology by dusa mcduff, 9780198794905, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. An introduction to symplectic topology through sheaf theory princeton, fall 2010new york,spring2011 c. She was the first recipient of the ruth lyttle satter prize in mathematics, was a noether lecturer, and is a fellow of the royal society. My favourite book on symplectic geometry is symplectic invariants and hamiltonian dynamics by hofer and zehnder. It turns out to be very different from the riemannian geometry with which we are familiar. Dietmar salamon the theory of \j\holomorphic curves has been of great importance since its introduction by gromov in 1985. The book cieliebakeliashberg 5 describes the relation between the two. This book, together with mcduff and salamons introduction to symplectic topology and their many other contributions, has been a great help to both junior and senior symplectic geometers. This second edition has been significantly revised and expanded, with new references and additional examples and theorems.
The second chapter introduces the basic concepts of symplectic topology in the linear algebra setting, such as symplectic vector spaces, the linear symplectic group, lagrangian subspaces, and the maslov index. Can be used as an introductory textbook for graduate students or mature mathematicians who are interested in symplectic topology but are as yet unfamiliar with the subject. Introduction to symplectic topology by dusa mcduff, 9780198504511, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Through quantum cohomology, these curves are now linked to many of the most exciting new ideas in mathematical physics. J holomorphic curves and symplectic topology dusa mcduff, dietmar salamon 2nd ed. One important area in symplectic geometry treats group actions which preserve the symplectic structureand the appropriatede nition ofa quotient of asymplectic manifold by such a group. There are two long chapters on applications, one concentrating on classical results in symplectic topology and the other concerned with quantum cohomology. To submit students of this mathematician, please use the new data form, noting this mathematicians mgp id of 5638 for the advisor id. In this article we explain the elements of symplectic geometry, and sketch the proof of one of its foundational results gromovs nonsqueezing theorem using jholomorphic curves. Together with dietmar salamon, she has written several foundational books on symplectic topology as well as many research articles. Dusa mcduff columbia mathematics columbia university. One important difference is that, although all its concepts are initially expressed in.
This is a talk about configuration spaces and as such is not directly relevant to the main theme of the conference. Over the last few years powerful new methods in analysis and topology have led to the development of the modern global theory ofsymplectic topology, including several striking and important results. Symplectic geometry is the geometry of a closed skewsymmetric form. In the section on linear complex structures particular emphasis is placed on the homotopy equivalence between the space of symplectic forms and the space of linear complex structures. Mcduff, a glimpse into symplectic geometry, in mathematics. In 1978, she joined the faculty of the department of. Introduction to symplectic topology oxford scholarship. Symplectic geometry is a branch of differential geometry studying symplectic manifolds and some generalizations. Over the past number of years powerful new methods in analysis and topology have led to the development of the modern global theory of symplectic topology, including several striking and important results. Professor mcduff gained her early teaching experience at the university of york u. Introduction to symplectic topology hardcover dusa mcduff. Equivariant metaplecticc prequantization of symplectic manifolds with.
Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Dusa mcduff and dietmar salamon oxford graduate texts in mathematics. Margaret dusa mcduff hon dsc warwick oral version mr vice chancellor, graduates, graduands, ladies and gentlemen, we have with us today a mathematician whose work has opened a hugely fertile new branch of mathematics. Jholomorphic curves and symplectic topology dusa mcduff, dietmar salamon 2nd ed. Jholomorphic curves and quantum cohomology dusa mcduff.
The present book, with expertly written surveys of recent developments in these areas, includes some of the first expository material of seibergwitten theory, which has revolutionised the subjects since its introduction in late 1994. Dusa mcduff dusa mcduff was born in london in 1945, grew up in. Tolman on nearly semifree circle actions, sg0503467 available in pdf. Dusa mcduff, professor of mathematics, columbia university,dietmar salamon, professor of mathematics, eth zurich dusa mcduff was born in london, uk, in 1945. Frontiers and perspectives 2000, ams, providence another survey article that emphasizes the twofold nature of symplectic geometry. The book has been updated in sympplectic places, so that it also continues to serve as a reference work for specialists. Mosers lemma and local triviality of symplectic differential geometry 17 2. I like cannass book, but its exercises are more of a supplementary nature i think.
Dusa mcduff barnard college, columbia university what is symplectic geometry. At its publication in 1995, introduction to symplectic topology was the first comprehensive introduction to the subject and it has since become an established text in this fastdeveloping branch of mathematics. Introduction to symplectic topology oxford graduate texts in. The first important theorem in symplectic geometry is that locally1 all symplectic forms are the same. The last chapter sketches some recent developments in floer theory. The institute is located at 17 gauss way, on the university of california, berkeley campus, close to grizzly peak, on the. Gauge theory, symplectic geometry and symplectic topology are important areas at the crossroads of several mathematical disciplines. Introduction to symplectic topology oxford mathematical.
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