Morse theory in dimensions three and four
Morse theory is a branch of differential topology. Equipping a manifold with a generic real-valued function allows one to use differential techniques to study fundamental topological properties of the manifold.
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Morse theory is a branch of differential topology. Equipping a manifold with a generic real-valued function allows one to use differential techniques to study fundamental topological properties of the manifold. This project will focus on applications of Morse theory to low-dimensional manifolds. Possible topics include
- the relationship with surface mapping class groups and
- Morse 2-functions on 3- and 4-manifolds.
Duration: 1 or 2 semesters