Symplectic methods in low-dimensional topology: Math 566


Meeting time: T Th 10:40-12:00
Classroom: Fine 1001
Instructor: Peter Ozsváth
phone: 609-258-4222
email: petero@math.princeton.edu
office: 1106
office hrs: TBA.

The course:

The pace (and hence the material covered) will depend on the audience. I plan to give a little introduction to grid homology, and then move on to give an introduction to Heegaard Floer homology, and conclude with recent developments (especially with bordered Floer homology).

Recommended reading:

I will also hand out notes on a book I am writing with Stipsicz and Szabó. Here is what's available so far.

Grading:

I will hand out homeworks periodically, and there will be a final exam. The course grade is calculated as follows:

Assignments:

  • Homework 1 due Tuesday, Sept 30 at 11:59PM.
    I published it on Canvas. I think you should be able to submit it there when done.

    I have taught this course many times in the past. See here for a very detailed syllabus from 2023.