Lectures on Symplectic Geometry

Discover the fascinating world of symplectic geometry with Lectures on Symplectic Geometry by Ana Cannas da Silva. Published by Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG, this insightful book serves as an essential introduction for graduate students who possess a foundational knowledge of differential geometry, de Rham theory, and classical Lie groups. Spanning 220 pages, the first corrected edition, released in 2001 and reprinted in 2008, delves into critical topics such as symplectomorphisms, local forms, contact manifolds, compatible almost complex structures, and Kähler manifolds. Additionally, it explores the intricacies of Hamiltonian mechanics and moment maps, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this intricate field. Enhance your mathematical journey with this comprehensive guide to symplectic geometry.