Special Holonomy and Geometric Structures on Complex Manifolds
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Overview
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Explore a 52-minute lecture on special holonomy and geometric structures on complex manifolds delivered by Jason Lotay from Oxford University. Delve into the intricate relationships between differential geometry, complex and algebraic geometry, global analysis, theoretical physics, and symplectic geometry. Examine topics such as Monge-Ampère equations, quaternionic geometry, twistor theory, non-Kähler complex manifolds, harmonic maps, Einstein and soliton metrics, homogeneous spaces, integrable systems, gauge theory, geometric flows, and mathematical string- and M-theory. Gain insights from this presentation, part of a broader conference organized by the Instituto de Matemática Pura e Aplicada (IMPA) in Rio de Janeiro, featuring an international organizing committee of renowned mathematicians.
Syllabus
Special Holonomy and Geometric Structures on Complex Manifolds - Jason Lotay (Oxford)
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Instituto de Matemática Pura e Aplicada