Introduction to algebraic curves

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Introduction to algebraic curves

Phillip A. Griffiths

(Translations of mathematical monographs, v. 76)

American Mathematical Society, c1989

  • : softcover

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"This book is a translation from the original Chinese text of notes based on a six-week course on algebraic curves and Riemann surfaces taught at Beijing University in 1982"--Pref

Bibliography: p. 215-217

Includes index

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Volume

ISBN 9780821845301

Description

This book gives the first systematic exposition of geometric analysis on Riemannian symmetric spaces and its relationship to the representation theory of Lie groups. The book starts with modern integral geometry for double fibrations and treats several examples in detail. After discussing the theory of Radon transforms and Fourier transforms on symmetric spaces, inversion formulas, and range theorems, Helgason examines applications to invariant differential equations on symmetric spaces, existence theorems, and explicit solution formulas, particularly potential theory and wave equations.The canonical multitemporal wave equation on a symmetric space is included. The book concludes with a chapter on eigenspace representations - that is, representations on solution spaces of invariant differential equations. Known for his high-quality expositions, Helgason received the 1988 Steele Prize for his earlier books ""Differential Geometry"", ""Lie Groups and Symmetric Spaces and Groups"" and ""Geometric Analysis"". Containing exercises (with solutions) and references to further results, this revised edition would be suitable for advanced graduate courses in modern integral geometry, analysis on Lie groups, and representation theory of Lie groups.

Table of Contents

A duality in integral geometry A duality for symmetric spaces The fourier transform on a symmetric space The Radon transform on $X$ and on $X_o$. Range questions Differential equations on symmetric spaces Eigenspace representations Solutions to exercises Bibliography Symbols frequently used Index.
Volume

: softcover ISBN 9780821845370

Description

Algebraic curves and compact Riemann surfaces comprise the most developed and arguably the most beautiful portion of algebraic geometry. However, the majority of books written on the subject discuss algebraic curves and compact Riemann surfaces separately, as parts of distinct general theories. Most texts and university courses on curve theory generally conclude with the Riemann-Roch theorem, despite the fact that this theorem is the gateway to some of the most fascinating results in the theory of algebraic curves.This book is based on a six-week series of lectures presented by the author to third- and fourth-year undergraduates and graduate students at Beijing University in 1982. The lectures began with minimal technical requirements (a working knowledge of elementary complex function theory and algebra together with some exposure to topology of compact surfaces) and proceeded directly to the Riemann-Roch and Abel theorems. This book differs from a number of recent books on this subject in that it combines analytic and geometric methods at the outset, so that the reader can grasp the basic results of the subject. Although such modern techniques of sheaf theory, cohomology, and commutative algebra are not covered here, the book provides a solid foundation to proceed to more advanced texts in general algebraic geometry, complex manifolds, and Riemann surfaces, as well as algebraic curves. Containing numerous exercises and two exams, this book would make an excellent introductory text.

Table of Contents

Fundamental concepts The normalization theorem and its applications The Riemann-Roch theorem Applications of the Riemann-Roch theorem Abel's theorem and its applications.

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  • NCID
    BA07432197
  • ISBN
    • 0821845373
    • 0821845306
  • LCCN
    89007000
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Original Language Code
    chi
  • Place of Publication
    Providence, R.I.
  • Pages/Volumes
    x, 221 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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