Course Identification

Introduction to Hodge Theory
20254281

Lecturers and Teaching Assistants

Mr. Binyamin Zack-Kutuzov, Prof. Dmitry Novikov
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Course Schedule and Location

2025
First Semester
Sunday, 10:15 - 11:00, Jacob Ziskind Building, Rm 155
Wednesday, 09:15 - 11:00, Jacob Ziskind Building, Rm 155
03/11/2024
29/01/2025

Field of Study, Course Type and Credit Points

Mathematics and Computer Science: Lecture; 3.00 points

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Prerequisites

Analysis on Manifolds (Theory of smooth manifolds) is strictly required; from the definition of smooth manifolds and to differential forms and de Rham cohomology [5]. Knowledge of basic algebraic topology (Fundamental group, Singular homology and cohomology groups) is not strictly required, but is highly recommended. [6]

Restrictions

No

Language of Instruction

English

Attendance and participation

Expected and Recommended

Grade Type

Pass / Fail

Grade Breakdown (in %)

100%

Evaluation Type

Other

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Estimated Weekly Independent Workload (in hours)

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Syllabus

Holomorphic functions of several variables. Complex manifolds. Examples of period maps. Kahler Package. Lefschetz theorems. Polarized Hodge structures. Cohomology of Manifolds varying in a family. If time permits, we will touch more advanced subjects, such as the geometry of the period domains, and the infinitesimal properties of period maps. [1-4]

Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, you will have command over foundational classical examples of Hodge theory. Additionally, you will learn the basic theoretical concepts and results about Hodge Theory, thus you will be able to study advanced topics in Hodge Theory.

Reading List


[1] - Period Mappings and Period Domains (J. Carlson et al) 
[2] - Principles of Algebraic Geometry (P. Griffiths, J Harris)
[3] - Hodge Theory and Complex Algebraic Geometry (C. Voisin) 
[4] -  Lectures on the Hodge theory of projective manifolds (A. de Catldo) 
[5] - Differential Topology (V.  Guillemin, A. Pollack) 
[6] - Algebraic Topology (A. Hatcher)  

Website

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