Overview
Explore a comprehensive lecture on Young towers for geodesic flows on non-positively curved surfaces, delivered by renowned mathematician Yakov Pesin from Penn State University. Delve into the intricacies of Sinai-Ruelle-Bowen measures for surface diffeomorphisms and their applications in dynamical systems. Gain insights into the construction and properties of Young towers, a powerful tool in ergodic theory and smooth dynamics. Examine how these concepts relate to geodesic flows on specific non-positively curved surfaces, expanding your understanding of geometric and dynamical aspects of mathematical physics. Enhance your knowledge of advanced topics in dynamical systems theory through this in-depth presentation from the ICTP Mathematics series.
Syllabus
Yakov Pesin - Young towers for geodesic flows on certain non-positively curved surfaces - ICTP 2021
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ICTP Mathematics