Introduction to Symplectic Topology (Oxford Mathematical Monographs) - Softcover

McDuff, Dusa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198504519 ISBN 13: 9780198504511

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1999

Synopsis

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

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Review:

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 Society

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0198504519
• ISBN 13: 9780198504511
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 496