We introduce to plane quasiconformal mappings. The notion of quasiconformal mappings generalizes that of conformal mappings and it plays an important role in complex dynamics, Kleinian groups and Teichmueller theory as well as the classical function theory. The quasiconformal mappings look artificial in its definition. However, it appears naturally in complex analysis. In this series of lectures, after a brief introduction to the definition and basic properties of quasiconformal mappings, we will prove the measurable Riemann mapping theorem, which is the most fundamental existence result in the theory. If time permits, we will mention the lambda lemma and Teichmueller spaces.
In order to understand quasiconformal mappings and their existence result, we need knowledge about advanced analysis such as theories of measures, extremal lengths and singular integral operators. Therefore, trying to understand the theory of quasiconformal mappings will, in turn, provide opportunities to observe how such advanced theories are applied to concrete examples.
1. Understand the definitions of quasiconformal mappings and be able to determine whether a given map is quasiconformal.
2. Understand the proof of the measurable Riemann mapping theorem.
3. Know about applications of quasiconformal mappings.
quasiconformal mappings, extremal length, Beltrami equation, measurable Riemann mapping theorem
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This is an intensive lecture course. There will be some assignments.
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Class 1 | We will give lectures on the following items: 1. Conformal mappings and (smooth) quasiconformal mappings 2. Moduli of quadrilaterals and geometric definition of quasiconformal mappings 3. Extremal length 4. Analytic definition of quasiconformal mappings and complex dilatations 5. Solution to the Beltrami equation on the plane (Proof of the measurable Riemann mapping theorem). 6. Lambda lemmas 7. The universal Teichmueller space | Problems for excercises will be assigned during course lectures. |
None required
L.V. Ahlfors, Lectures on Quasiconformal Mappings, van Nostrand
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