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Differential Geometry II
(dt. Differentialgeometrie II)
Level, degree of commitment | Specialization module, depends on importing study program |
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. |
Origin | M.Sc. Mathematics |
Duration, frequency |
One semester, Regularly alternating with other specialization modules im Gebiet Analysis/Geometrie |
Person in charge of the module's outline | Prof. Dr. Ilka Agricola |
Contents
At least one of the following topics:
- Differential geometry of Lie groups as well as symmetric and homogeneous spaces
- Symplectic geometry and theoretical mechanics
- Principa fiber bundles and gauge field theory
- General relativity theory and pseudo-Riemann's manifolds
- Spin geometry and elliptic differential operators on manifolds
Qualification Goals
The students should deepen their geometric knowledge and get to know physical applications, learn modern techniques for scientific work in this field, practice mathematical working methods (development of mathematical intuition and its formal justification, training of the ability to abstract, demonstration), improve their oral communication skills in the exercises by practicing free speech in front of an audience and during the 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, Algebra, Complex Analysis and Vector Analysis. In addition, basic knowledge of differential geometry is recommended.
Applicability
The module can be attended at FB12 in study program(s)
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- LAaG Mathematics
When studying M.Sc. Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Specialization Modules in Mathematics.
The module can also be used in other study programs (export module).
The module is assigned to Pure Mathematics. Further information on eligibility can be found in the description of the study area.
Recommended Reading
- Th. Friedrich, Dirac-Operatoren in der Riemannschen Geometrie,
- Vieweg. S. Helgason, Differential geometry, Lie groups, and symmetric spaces, AMS. S. Kobayashi, K. Nomizu, Foundations of Differential Geometry 1 & 2, Wiley Classics Library. Michael Spivak, A comprehensive introduction to differential geometry, Berkeley, California: Publish Perish, Inc.
Please note:
This page describes a module according to the latest valid module guide in Summer semester 2021. Most rules valid for a module are not covered by the examination regulations and can therefore be updated on a semesterly basis. The following versions are available in the online module guide:
- Winter 2016/17
- Summer 2018
- Winter 2018/19
- Winter 2019/20
- Winter 2020/21
- Summer 2021
- Winter 2021/22
- Winter 2022/23
- Winter 2023/24
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