
Introduction to Symplectic Topology
Oxford University Press
2nd Edition
Published on 1. September 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
500 pages
978-0-19-850451-1 (ISBN)
Description
Symplectic structures underlie the equations of classical mechanics and their properties are reflected in the behaviour of a wide range of physical systems. Over the last few 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. At its publication in 1995, Introduction to Symplectic Topology was the first comprehensive introduction to the subject, and has since become an established text in this fast-developing area of mathematics. This second edition has been significantly revised and expanded, with new references and examples added and theorems included or revised. A section has been included on new developments in the subject, and there is a more extensive discussion of Taubes and Donaldson's recent contributions to the subject. From reviews of the first edition: '...an authoritative and comprehensive reference...McDuff and Salamon have done an enormous service to the symplectic community: their book greatly enhances the accessibility of the subject to students and researchers alike.' Book Reviews, AMS
Reviews / Votes
From reviews of the first edition: '...an authoritative and comprehensive reference...McDuff and Salamon have done an enormous service to the symplectic community: their book greatly enhances the accessibility of the subject to students and researchers alike.' Book Reviews, American Mathematical SocietyMore details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
709 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-850451-1 (9780198504511)
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Previous edition
Dusa McDuff
Introduction to Symplectic Topology
Book
01/1996
Clarendon Press
€58.13
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Persons
Dusa McDuff is one of the world's leading researchers in this field, and has been invited to speak at the International Congress of Mathematicians 1998.
Content
I. FOUNDATIONS ; II. SYMPLECTIC MANIFOLDS ; III. SYMPLECTOMORPHISMS ; IV. SYMPLECTIC INVARIANTS