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Holomorphic Functions and Abelian Varieties
(dt. Holomorphe Funktionen und Abelsche Varietäten)

Level, degree of commitment Specialization module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture (4 SWS), recitation class (2 SWS),
270 hours (90 h attendance, 180 h private study)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 9 CP
Course requirement(s): Successful completion of at least 50 percent of the points from the weekly exercises.
Examination type: Written or oral examination
Language,
Grading		 German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Mathematics.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
Im Wechsel mit anderen specialization moduleen
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Thomas Bauer

Contents

Holomorphic functions: Deepening knowledge about the theory of holomorphic functions of one variable (Theorem of Mittag-Leffler, Weierstraßsch product theorem, elliptic functions)

Analytic functions of several variables: Holomorphic functions, Weierstraß preparation theorem, algebraic properties of the ring of power series

Abelian varieties: Complex tori and Abelian varieties, theta functions, divisors, Néron-Severi group, Riemann-Roch theorem, projective embeddings


Qualification Goals

The students shall

  • learn classical results of the advanced function theory of one variable,
  • learn to deal with holomorphic functions in several variables required in complex and algebraic geometry,
  • get to know Abelian varieties as an important class of complex manifolds,
  • understand the study of divisors on these manifolds as an essential tool for understanding geometry and possible projective embeddings,
  • be introduced to current research questions,
  • practice mathematical working methods (development of mathematical intuition and its formal justification, training of the ability to abstract, proof techniques),
  • improve their oral communication skills in the exercises by practicing free speech in front of an audience and during discussion.

Prerequisites

None. The competences taught in the following modules are recommended: either Foundations of Mathematics and Linear Algebra I and Linear Algebra II or Basic Linear Algebra, either Analysis I and Analysis II or Basic Real Analysis, either Complex Analysis and Vector Analysis or Complex Analysis.


Applicability

Module imported from M.Sc. Mathematics.

It can be attended at FB12 in study program(s)

  • B.Sc. Mathematics
  • M.Sc. Computer Science
  • M.Sc. Mathematics
  • LAaG Mathematics

When studying B.Sc. Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Compulsory Elective Modules in Mathematics.

The module is assigned to Pure Mathematics. Further information on eligibility can be found in the description of the study area.


Recommended Reading

  • Fischer/Lieb: Funktionentheorie. Vieweg-Verlag.
  • S. Lang: Introduction to Algebraic and Abelian Functions. Springer-Verlag.



Please note:

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