An Introduction to Riemann Surfaces, Algebraic Curves and Moduli Spaces

by Martin Schlichenmaier

Overview

This book gives an introduction to modern geometry. Starting from an elementary level, the author develops deep geometrical concepts that play an important role in contemporary theoretical physics, presenting various techniques and viewpoints along the way. This second edition contains two additional, more advanced geometric techniques: the modern language and modern view of Algebraic Geometry and Mirror Symmetry.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783642090271
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	11/29/2010
Series:	Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 2007
Pages:	217
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.02(d)

About the Author

Martin Schlichenmaier is full professor for mathematics at the University of Luxemburg. He has held several teaching and research positions in the mathematics department of the University of Mannheim.

Table of Contents

Manifolds.- Topology of Riemann Surfaces.- Analytic Structure.- Diffierentials and Integration.- Tori and Jacobians.- Projective Varieties.- Moduli Spaces of Curves.- Vector Bundles, Sheaves and Cohomology.- The Theorem of Riemann–Roch for Line Bundles.- The Mumford Isomorphism on the Moduli Space.- TopoModern Algebraic Geometry.- Schemes.- Hodge Decomposition and K¨ahler Manifold.- Calabi-Yau Manifolds and Mirror Symmetry.

Editorial Reviews

From the reviews of the second edition:

"As the title suggests, this book is an introduction to Riemann surfaces, with the target audience being students of string theory. … an excellent book to use to become familiar with these concepts, and as a result the book is able to touch on a wide variety of concepts which are not broached by more traditional treatments of the subject. … I would certainly recommend the book for anyone who wants an enjoyable conceptual introduction to what can be a highly technical subject." (Mark Gross, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2008 k)

"This book is an introduction to the language of modern algebraic geometry, designed mainly for Physics students who are interested in string theory. … Overall the book is very readable and it fulfills its goal remarkably well … that are useful to physicists interested in string theory, with all the necessary references for further reading. This book will be an excellent addition to the bookshelf of any physics student or researcher who wants to learn about the mathematical aspects of string theory." (Valentino Tosatti, Zentrablatt MATH, Vol. 1153, 2009)

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