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Author Jost, Jürgen, 1956-

Title Compact Riemann surfaces : an introduction to contemporary mathematics / Jürgen Jost
Edition 3d [rev. and exp.] ed
Published Berlin ; New York : Springer, 2006

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Description 1 online resource (xviii, 277 pages) : illustrations
Series Universitext
Universitext.
Contents 1. Topological foundations -- 2. Differential geometry of Riemann surfaces -- 3. Harmonic maps -- 4. Teichmuller spaces -- 5. Geometric structures on Riemann surfaces
Summary "Although Riemann surfaces are a time-honoured field, this book is novel in its broad perspective that systematically explores the connection with other fields of mathematics. It can serve as an introduction to contemporary mathematics as a whole as it develops background material from algebraic topology, differential geometry, the calculus of variations, elliptic PDE, and algebraic geometry. It is unique among textbooks on Riemann surfaces in including an introduction to Teichmuller theory. The analytic approach is likewise new as it is based on the theory of harmonic maps. For this new edition, the author has expanded and rewritten several sections to include additional material and to improve the presentation."--Jacket
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-270) and index
Subject Riemann surfaces.
Superficies riemannianas
Riemann surfaces
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2006924561
ISBN 3540330658
9783540330653
9783540330653
9783540330677
3540330674
6611350950
9786611350956
Other Titles Riemannsche Flächen. English