I will give an introduction to geometric structures (in the sense of differential
geometry) and to Cartan geometries. Classification results for G-structures indicate a special
role for structures for which the homogeneous model is a generalized flag variety. These are
known as parabolic geometries and contain examples like conformal structures, CR structures of
hypersurface type and several types of generic distributions. I will focus on aspects that are
relevant for algebraic geometry and contact geometry.
A primer on parabolic geometries
28.11.2023 09:45 - 11:15
Organiser:
A. Keating, B. Szendroi, V. Vertesi
Location: