136.004 Geometry, Topology and Physics II
This course is in all assigned curricula part of the STEOP.
This course is in at least 1 assigned curriculum part of the STEOP.

2019S, VU, 2.0h, 3.0EC

Properties

  • Semester hours: 2.0
  • Credits: 3.0
  • Type: VU Lecture and Exercise

Aim of course

By the end of the semester the concept of a Calabi-Yau manifold (the main geometric ingredient of string compactifications) should be understood.

Subject of course

Complex manifolds

Additional information

First lecture: March 8, 12:15, Sem DB yellow 10

 

Lecturers

Institute

Course dates

DayTimeDateLocationDescription
Fri12:00 - 14:0008.03.2019 - 28.06.2019Sem.R. DB gelb 10 GTP2
Geometry, Topology and Physics II - Single appointments
DayDateTimeLocationDescription
Fri08.03.201912:00 - 14:00Sem.R. DB gelb 10 GTP2
Fri15.03.201912:00 - 14:00Sem.R. DB gelb 10 GTP2
Fri22.03.201912:00 - 14:00Sem.R. DB gelb 10 GTP2
Fri29.03.201912:00 - 14:00Sem.R. DB gelb 10 GTP2
Fri05.04.201912:00 - 14:00Sem.R. DB gelb 10 GTP2
Fri12.04.201912:00 - 14:00Sem.R. DB gelb 10 GTP2
Fri03.05.201912:00 - 14:00Sem.R. DB gelb 10 GTP2
Fri10.05.201912:00 - 14:00Sem.R. DB gelb 10 GTP2
Fri17.05.201912:00 - 14:00Sem.R. DB gelb 10 GTP2
Fri24.05.201912:00 - 14:00Sem.R. DB gelb 10 GTP2
Fri07.06.201912:00 - 14:00Sem.R. DB gelb 10 GTP2
Fri14.06.201912:00 - 14:00Sem.R. DB gelb 10 GTP2
Fri21.06.201912:00 - 14:00Sem.R. DB gelb 10 GTP2
Fri28.06.201912:00 - 14:00Sem.R. DB gelb 10 GTP2

Examination modalities

Via homeworks

Course registration

Not necessary

Curricula

Study CodeObligationSemesterPrecon.Info
066 461 Technical Physics Mandatory elective
810 Technical Physics Mandatory elective

Literature

P. Candelas, "Lectures on Complex Manifolds", Proceedings Trieste 1987

Griffiths/Harris, "Principles of algebraic geometry"

D. Joyce, "Compact manifolds with special holonomy"

Previous knowledge

Knowledge of the material of "Geometry, Topology and Physics I" is recommended.

Language

English