Notions of Scalar Curvature - Mikhail Gromov
Offered By: Institute for Advanced Study via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the concept of scalar curvature in this 59-minute lecture by renowned mathematician Mikhail Gromov from IHES. Delivered as part of the Emerging Topics Working Group at the Institute for Advanced Study on October 16, 2018, delve into various notions of scalar curvature, including its discovery, relationship to spin bundles, and the concept of rich curves. Gain insights into this fundamental geometric concept and its applications in mathematics and physics.
Syllabus
Introduction
Scalar Curvature
Discovery
Spin bundles
Rich curves
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