An Invitation to Quantum Cohomology: Kontsevich's Formula for Rational Plane Curves (Progress in Mathematics, #249)

by Joachim Kock and Israel Vainsencher

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Elementary introduction to stable maps and quantum cohomology presents the problem of counting rational plane curves

Viewpoint is mostly that of enumerative geometry

Emphasis is on examples, heuristic discussions, and simple applications to best convey the intuition behind the subject

Ideal for self-study, for a mini-course in quantum cohomology, or as a special topics text in a standard course in intersection theory

  • ISBN13 9780817644567
  • Publish Date 24 October 2006
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Birkhauser Boston Inc
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 162
  • Language English