HU Credits: 4

Degree/Cycle: 2nd degree (Master)

Responsible Department: Mathematics

Semester: 1st Semester

Teaching Languages: Hebrew

Campus: E. Safra

Course/Module Coordinator: Shahar Mozes

Coordinator Email: shahar.mozes@mail.huji.ac.il

Coordinator Office Hours: by appointment

Teaching Staff:
Prof Shahar Mozes

Course/Module description:
The course is an introduction to discrete subgroups groups. Topics will include Fuchsian groups, Mostow Rigidity theorem, Quasi Isometry rigidity.

Course/Module aims:
Introduction to discrete subgroups of various topological groups.

Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Study discrete subgroups further.

Attendance requirements(%):

Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:

Course/Module Content:
Fuchsian Groups.
Mostow Rigidity.
QI rigidity.

Required Reading:
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Additional Reading Material:
Fuchsian groups, Katok.
Various papers which will be mentioned during the course

Grading Scheme :
Essay / Project / Final Assignment / Home Exam / Referat 100 %

Additional information: