MAT 644  Topics in Differential Geometry  Fall 2006  TuTh 2:20-3:40 ESS 177

Prof. Claude LeBrun.
Office: Math Tower 3-108.
Office hours: TTh 10:15-11:15.

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Einstein Manifolds

An Einstein metric is, by definition, a Riemannian metric of constant Ricci curvature. This course will attempt to survey the current state of our knowledge concerning the existence and uniqueness of Einstein metrics on smooth, compact manifolds. One specific goal of the course will be to discuss the recent work of Boyer, Galicki, Kollár, et al. on the existence of Einstein metrics on odd-dimensional manifolds.

The lectures will presuppose a basic, core knowledge of Riemannian geometry, roughly at the level of MAT 568. Some familiarity with Kähler metrics, say at the level of MAT 545, would also be helpful.

Grades will be based upon class participation.

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