An introduction to infinite-dimensional differential geometry

DOI10.1017/9781009091251MaRDI QIDQ6385765arXivFDO

Authors Alexander Schmeding

Publication date 14 December 2021

Published in arXiv

Full work available at URL https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009091251

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Infinite-dimensional Lie groups and their Lie algebras: general properties (22E65) Loop groups and related constructions, group-theoretic treatment (22E67) Infinite-dimensional manifolds (46T05) Introductory exposition (textbooks, tutorial papers, etc.) pertaining to differential geometry (53-01) Shape theory (55P55) Topology of infinite-dimensional manifolds (57N20) Topological properties of groups of homeomorphisms or diffeomorphisms (57S05) Introductory exposition (textbooks, tutorial papers, etc.) pertaining to global analysis (58-01) Differentiability questions for infinite-dimensional manifolds (58B10) Riemannian, Finsler and other geometric structures on infinite-dimensional manifolds (58B20) Group structures and generalizations on infinite-dimensional manifolds (58B25) Groups of diffeomorphisms and homeomorphisms as manifolds (58D05)

arXiv classification

math.DGmath.GR

Abstract: The present document is the draft of a book which presents an introduction to infinite-dimensional differential geometry beyond Banach manifolds. As is well known the usual calculus breaks down in this setting. Hence, we replace it by the more general Bastiani calculus which is built using directional derivatives. We then focus on two main areas of infinite-dimensional geometry: 1. infinite-dimensional Lie groups, and 2. weak Riemannian geometry. Both topics are developed and connected to manifolds of (smooth) mappings. These manifolds are studied in detail to construct important examples such as diffeomorphism groups, loop groups and Riemannian metrics for shape analysis. Manifolds of mappings are prime examples for surprising connections between finite and infinite-dimensional geometry. However, also pathologies occurring in infinite-dimensions will be highlighted in many examples. The geometric techniques developed will then be showcased in modern applications of geometry such as geometric hydrodynamics, higher geometry in the guise of Lie groupoids and rough path theory.

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