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Symplectic Geometry (GQT)
| Credits | 8 credit points |
| Instructors | Heckman, G.J. (Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen) |
| g.heckman@science.ru.nl | |
| Aim | Introduction to symplectic geometry |
| Description | Symplectic geometry is the study of manifolds equipped with a closed nondegenerate two form. It is the modern language for classical mechanics, notably in the Hamilton formalism. The following subjects will be discussed in the lectures: - Symplectic linear algebra - Symplectic manifolds - Hamilton formalism - Integrable systems - Moment map geometry |
| Examination | Written exam |
| Literature | Lecture notes will handed out, and literature will be given during the lectures. |
| Prerequisites | This is a basic course for students in the first year of the master. We only assume some familiarity with the concept of manifold. |
| Remarks | The first meeting for this course is on September 12. |