Overview

Harmonic maps are generalisations of the concept of geodesics. They encompass many fundamental examples in differential geometry and have recently become of widespread use in many areas of mathematics and mathematical physics. This is an accessible introduction to some of the fundamental connections between differential geometry, Lie groups, and integrable Hamiltonian systems. The specific goal of the book is to show how the theory of loop groups can be used to study harmonic maps. By concentrating on the main ideas and examples, the author leads up to topics of current research. The book is suitable for students who are beginning to study manifolds and Lie groups, and should be of interest both to mathematicians and to theoretical physicists.
ISBN-13

9780521589321

ISBN-10

0521589320

Weight

0.64 Pounds

Dimensions

6.00 x 0.53 x 9.00 In

List Price

$65.99

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

212 pages

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Published On

1997-01-13


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