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2021　Advanced topics in Geometry E1

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Academic unit or major
Graduate major in Mathematics
Instructor(s)
Endo Hisaaki 
Class Format
Lecture     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon3-4()  
Group
-
Course number
MTH.B505
Credits
1
Academic year
2021
Offered quarter
1Q
Syllabus updated
2021/3/19
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
English
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Course description and aims

The main subject of this course is basic concepts of intersection forms of 4-manifolds. We first explain basic notions for intersection form, such as symmetric bilinear form, rank, signature, parity, direct sum, characteristic element, and unimodularity. We next exhibit examples of simply-connected 4-manifolds including the complex projective plane, the product of 2-spheres, and K3 surfaces. We finally prove Whitehaed's theorem which states that the homotopy type of a simply-connected 4-manifold is determined by its intersection form. "Advanced courses in Geometry F1" held in 2nd Quarter is a continuation of this course.

Student learning outcomes

Students are expected to:
- Understand precisely various properties of symmetric bilinear forms
- Be able to determine intersection forms of basic 4-manifolds
- Understand an outline of the proof of Whitehead's theorem

Keywords

4-manifold, intersection form, Whitehead's theorem

Competencies that will be developed

✔ Specialist skills Intercultural skills Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Standard lecture course

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Intersection forms of 4-manifolds Details will be provided during each class session.
Class 2 Symmetric bilinear forms and their classification (1)
Class 3 Symmetric bilinear forms and their classification (2)
Class 4 Fundamental theorems and examples of 4-manifolds
Class 5 Invariants of K3 surfaces
Class 6 Whitehead's theorem (1)
Class 7 Whitehead's theorem (2)

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

Textbook(s)

none

Reference books, course materials, etc.

R. E. Gompf and A. I. Stipsicz, 4-Manifolds and Kirby Calculus, American Mathematical Society, 1999.
A. Scorpan, The Wild World of 4-Manifolds, American Mathematical Society, 2005.
R. C. Kirby, The Topology of 4-Manifolds, Lecture Notes in Mathematics, Vol. 1374, Springer, 1989.

Assessment criteria and methods

Assignments (100%).

Related courses

  • MTH.B506 ： Advanced topics in Geometry F1

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

Basic knowledge on topology (manifolds, homology groups) is required.

Other

none

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