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Contact and Symplectic Geometry (Publications of the Newton Institute, Series Number 8) - Hardcover

 
9780521570862: Contact and Symplectic Geometry (Publications of the Newton Institute, Series Number 8)

Synopsis

This volume presents a mix of substantial expository articles and research papers that outline important and topical ideas in the area of contact and symplectic geometry. Many of the results have not been presented before, and the lectures on Floer homology are the first available in book form. Symplectic methods are one of the most active areas of research in mathematics currently, and this volume will attract much attention among professional mathematicians.

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Book Description

This volume presents some of the lectures and research during the special programme held at the Newton Institute in 1994. The two parts each contain a mix of substantial expository articles and research papers that outline important and topical ideas. Many of the results have not been presented before, and the lectures on Floer homology is the first avaliable in book form.Symplectic methods are one of the most active areas of research in mathematics currently, and this volume will attract much attention.

Review

'... this volume will attract much attention.' L'Enseignement Mathématique

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