Mathematics 267: Differential Geometry (Spring 2005)

Description

This is an introduction to differential geometry.

We will begin by reviewing the inverse and implicit function theorems, introducing differentiable manifolds, defining and deriving the basic properties of differential forms and vector fields, and proving the flow box and Frobenius theorems. Along the way, we will discuss Sard's theorem and its applications. We will also construct many examples of differentiable manifolds as they arise in various contexts.

We will then define vector bundles, metrics, and connections and their curvatures. We will then study geodesics and curvature.

We will examine some relations between curvature and topology.

Applications to advanced topics will be considered if time permits.

Instructor

Robert Bryant

Schedule

Physics 120, MWF 03:05 PM-03:55 PM

Prerequisites

Math 204 (Multivariable differential and integral calculus, especially useful will be the implicit and inverse function theorems.)

Text(s)

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