MEFGA Elements of Finsler Geometry and its Applications

Faculty of Science
Spring 2021
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s) (příf plus uk k 1 zk 2 plus 1 > 4). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Temesgen Tsegaye Bihonegn, Ph.D., MSc (lecturer)
prof. RNDr. Jan Slovák, DrSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Jan Slovák, DrSc.
Department of Mathematics and Statistics – Departments – Faculty of Science
Supplier department: Department of Mathematics and Statistics – Departments – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites (in Czech)
Knowledge of standard topics of analysis (tensor calculus, exterior differential calculus, Lie theory etc.)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives (in Czech)
We shall discuss basic concepts of Finsler geometry, generalizing the Riemannian geometry, essentially based on examples and glimpses towards nice applications.
Learning outcomes (in Czech)
The participants of this advanced-level course will get acquainted with the geometric approach to practical problems exploiting the Finsler geometry.
Syllabus (in Czech)
  • After several weeks of introduction to basic concepts, the course will develop according to the interests of the participants.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • SHEN, Yibing and Zhongmin SHEN. Introduction to modern Finsler geometry. Singapore: World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., 2016, xii, 393. ISBN 9789814713160. info
Teaching methods (in Czech)
presentations and discussions
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught only once.
The course is taught: every week.
General note: The course is aimed at advanced students who should actively discuss during the lectures and the exam.
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