Thesis (Ph.D.)--Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 75-79). Also available in electronic version.

In this thesis, we solve for (equivariant) Gromov-Witten theories of some important classes of surfaces and threefolds, and study their relationships to other brances of mathematics. The first object is the class of P2-bundles over a smooth curve C of genus g. Our bundles are of the form P(L0 + L1 +L2) for arbitrary line bundles L0, L1 and L2 over C. We compute the partition functions of these invariants for all classes of the form s + nf, where s is a section, f is a fiber and n is an integer. In the case where the class is Calabi-Yau, i.e., K • (s + nf) = 0,the partition function is given by 3g (2sin u/2) 2g-2 As an application, one can obtain a series of full predictions for the equivariant Donaldson Thomas invariants for this family of non-toric threefolds. Secondly, we compute the C-equivariant quantum cohomology ring of Y, the minimal resolution of the DuVal singularity C2 /G where G is a finite subgroup of SU(2). The quantum product is expressed in terms of an ADE root system canonically associated to G. We generalize the resulting Frobenius manifold to non-simply laced root systems to obtain an n parameter family of algebra structures on the affine root lattice of any root system. Using the Crepant Resolution Conjecture, we obtain a prediction for the orbifold Grornov-Witten potential of [C2 /G]. Thirdly, for a polyhedral group G, that is a finite subgroup of S0(3), we completely determine the Gromov-Witten theory of Nakamura's G- Hilbert scheme, which is a preferred Calabi-Yau resolution of the polyhedral singularity C3/G. The classical McKay correspondence determines the (classical) cohomology of this resolution in terms of the representation theory of G. We express the Cromov-Witten potential in terms of an ADE root system associated to G. As an application, we use the Crepant Resolution Conjecture to provide a full prediction for the orbifold Grornov-Witten invariants of [C3/G]. Finally, in the case that G is the group A4 or Z2 x Z2, we compute the integral of Ag on the Hurwitz locus HG C Mg of curves admitting a degree 4 cover of P1 having monodromy group G. We compute the generating functions for these integrals and write them as a trigonometric expression summed over the positive roots of the E6 and D4 root systems respectively. As an application, we prove the Crepaut Resolution Conjecture for the orbifolds [C3/A4] and [C3/(Z2 x Z2)].

In this thesis, we solve for (equivariant) Gromov-Witten theories of some important classes of surfaces and threefolds, and study their relationships to other brances of mathematics. The first object is the class of P2-bundles over a smooth curve C of genus g. Our bundles are of the form P(L0 + L1 +L2) for arbitrary line bundles L0, L1 and L2 over C. We compute the partition functions of these invariants for all classes of the form s + nf, where s is a section, f is a fiber and n is an integer. In the case where the class is Calabi-Yau, i.e., K • (s + nf) = 0,the partition function is given by 3g (2sin u/2) 2g-2 As an application, one can obtain a series of full predictions for the equivariant Donaldson Thomas invariants for this family of non-toric threefolds. Secondly, we compute the C-equivariant quantum cohomology ring of Y, the minimal resolution of the DuVal singularity C2 /G where G is a finite subgroup of SU(2). The quantum product is expressed in terms of an ADE root system canonically associated to G. We generalize the resulting Frobenius manifold to non-simply laced root systems to obtain an n parameter family of algebra structures on the affine root lattice of any root system. Using the Crepant Resolution Conjecture, we obtain a prediction for the orbifold Grornov-Witten potential of [C2 /G]. Thirdly, for a polyhedral group G, that is a finite subgroup of S0(3), we completely determine the Gromov-Witten theory of Nakamura's G- Hilbert scheme, which is a preferred Calabi-Yau resolution of the polyhedral singularity C3/G. The classical McKay correspondence determines the (classical) cohomology of this resolution in terms of the representation theory of G. We express the Cromov-Witten potential in terms of an ADE root system associated to G. As an application, we use the Crepant Resolution Conjecture to provide a full prediction for the orbifold Grornov-Witten invariants of [C3/G]. Finally, in the case that G is the group A4 or Z2 x Z2, we compute the integral of Ag on the Hurwitz locus HG C Mg of curves admitting a degree 4 cover of P1 having monodromy group G. We compute the generating functions for these integrals and write them as a trigonometric expression summed over the positive roots of the E6 and D4 root systems respectively. As an application, we prove the Crepaut Resolution Conjecture for the orbifolds [C3/A4] and [C3/(Z2 x Z2)].

In this thesis, we solve for (equivariant) Gromov-Witten theories of some important classes of surfaces and threefolds, and study their relationships to other brances of mathematics. The first object is the class of P2-bundles over a smooth curve C of genus g. Our bundles are of the form P(L0 + L1 +L2) for arbitrary line bundles L0, L1 and L2 over C. We compute the partition functions of these invariants for all classes of the form s + nf, where s is a section, f is a fiber and n is an integer. In the case where the class is Calabi-Yau, i.e., K • (s + nf) = 0,the partition function is given by 3g (2sin u/2) 2g-2 As an application, one can obtain a series of full predictions for the equivariant Donaldson Thomas invariants for this family of non-toric threefolds. Secondly, we compute the C-equivariant quantum cohomology ring of Y, the minimal resolution of the DuVal singularity C2 /G where G is a finite subgroup of SU(2). The quantum product is expressed in terms of an ADE root system canonically associated to G. We generalize the resulting Frobenius manifold to non-simply laced root systems to obtain an n parameter family of algebra structures on the affine root lattice of any root system. Using the Crepant Resolution Conjecture, we obtain a prediction for the orbifold Grornov-Witten potential of [C2 /G]. Thirdly, for a polyhedral group G, that is a finite subgroup of S0(3), we completely determine the Gromov-Witten theory of Nakamura's G- Hilbert scheme, which is a preferred Calabi-Yau resolution of the polyhedral singularity C3/G. The classical McKay correspondence determines the (classical) cohomology of this resolution in terms of the representation theory of G. We express the Cromov-Witten potential in terms of an ADE root system associated to G. As an application, we use the Crepant Resolution Conjecture to provide a full prediction for the orbifold Grornov-Witten invariants of [C3/G]. Finally, in the case that G is the group A4 or Z2 x Z2, we compute the integral of Ag on the Hurwitz locus HG C Mg of curves admitting a degree 4 cover of P1 having monodromy group G. We compute the generating functions for these integrals and write them as a trigonometric expression summed over the positive roots of the E6 and D4 root systems respectively. As an application, we prove the Crepaut Resolution Conjecture for the orbifolds [C3/A4] and [C3/(Z2 x Z2)]. / Science, Faculty of / Mathematics, Department of / Graduate

We defined a new type of open Gromov-Witten invariants on hyperK\"aher manifolds with holomorphic / Mathematics

SANTOS, Renan da Silva. Geometria enumerativa via invariantes de Gromov-Witten e mapas estáveis. 2015. 78 f. Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal do Ceará, Centro de Ciências, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Matemática, Fortaleza-Ce, 2015 / Submitted by Erivan Almeida (eneiro@bol.com.br) on 2015-05-29T18:19:53Z No. of bitstreams: 1 2015_dis_rssantos.pdf: 870583 bytes, checksum: f5ebc0c90f1e8aaca61f2be5057d0448 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Rocilda Sales(rocilda@ufc.br) on 2015-06-01T10:53:48Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 2015_dis_rssantos.pdf: 870583 bytes, checksum: f5ebc0c90f1e8aaca61f2be5057d0448 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2015-06-01T10:53:49Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 2015_dis_rssantos.pdf: 870583 bytes, checksum: f5ebc0c90f1e8aaca61f2be5057d0448 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015 / In this work, I present the Gromov-Witten theory, quantum cohomology and stable maps and use these tools to obtain some enumerative results. In particular, I proof the Kontsevich formula to projective rational plane curves of degree d. I do an introductory study of Mumford-Knudsen spaces and construct the Kontsevich spaces in order to define gromov-witten invariants. These are used to define the quantum cohomology ring. Next, I apply the general theory to the case of the projective plane and, using the the associativity of the quantum product, I obtain the Kontsevich formula. I also study the boundary of the modulli space of stable maps and describe its Picard group. Following the ideas of Pandharipand, especially the algorithm he developed, I calculate some characteristic numbers of curves in the projective space. / Neste trabalho apresento a teoria de Gromov-Witten, cohomologia quântica e mapas estáveis e uso estas ferramentas para obter alguns resultados enumerativos. Em particular, provo a fórmula de Kontsevich para curvas racionais projetivas planas de grau d. Faço um estudo introdutório dos espaços de Mumford-Knudsen e construo os espaços de Kontsevich a fim de definir os invariantes de Gromov-Witten. Estes são usados para definir o anel de cohomologia quântica. Em seguida, aplico a teoria geral para o caso do plano projetivo e, usando a associatividade do produto quântico, obtenho a fórmula de Kontsevich. Também estudo a fronteira do espaço modulli de mapas estáveis e descrevo o grupo de Picard destes. Com isso, seguindo as ideias de Pandharipand, especialmente o algoritmo por este desenvolvido, calculo alguns números característicos de curvas no espaço projetivo.

In this thesis, we report on two projects applying representation theoretic techniques to solve enumerative and geometric problems, which were carried out by the author during his pursuit of Ph.D. at Columbia. We first study the relative Gromov-Witten theory on T*P¹ x P¹ and show that certain equivariant limits give relative invariants on P¹ x P¹. By formulating the quantum multiplications on Hilb(T*P¹) computed by Davesh Maulik and Alexei Oblomkov as vertex operators and computing the product expansion, we demonstrate how to get the insertion operator computed by Yaim Cooper and Rahul Pandharipande in the equivariant limits. Brenti proves a non-recursive formula for the Kazhdan-Lusztig polynomials of Coxeter groups by combinatorial methods. In the case of the Weyl group of a split group over a finite field, a geometric interpretation is given by Sophie Morel via weight truncation of perverse sheaves. With suitable modifications of Morel's proof, we generalize the geometric interpretation to the case of finite and affine partial flag varieties. We demonstrate the result with essentially new examples using sl₃ and sl₄..

CoordenaÃÃo de AperfeÃoamento de Pessoal de NÃvel Superior / Neste trabalho apresento a teoria de Gromov-Witten, cohomologia quÃntica e mapas estÃveis e uso estas ferramentas para obter alguns resultados enumerativos. Em particular, provo a fÃrmula de Kontsevich para curvas racionais projetivas planas de grau d. FaÃo um estudo introdutÃrio dos espaÃos de Mumford-Knudsen e construo os espaÃos de Kontsevich a fim de definir os invariantes de Gromov-Witten. Estes sÃo usados para definir o anel de cohomologia quÃntica. Em seguida, aplico a teoria geral para o caso do plano projetivo e, usando a associatividade do produto quÃntico, obtenho a fÃrmula de Kontsevich. TambÃm estudo a fronteira do espaÃo modulli de mapas estÃveis e descrevo o grupo de Picard destes. Com isso, seguindo as ideias de Pandharipand, especialmente o algoritmo por este desenvolvido, calculo alguns nÃmeros caracterÃsticos de curvas no espaÃo projetivo. / In this work, I present the Gromov-Witten theory, quantum cohomology and stable maps and use these tools to obtain some enumerative results. In particular, I proof the Kontsevich formula to projective rational plane curves of degree d. I do an introductory study of Mumford-Knudsen spaces and construct the Kontsevich spaces in order to define gromov-witten invariants. These are used to define the quantum cohomology ring. Next, I apply the general theory to the case of the projective plane and, using the the associativity of the quantum product, I obtain the Kontsevich formula. I also study the boundary of the modulli space of stable maps and describe its Picard group. Following the ideas of Pandharipand, especially the algorithm he developed, I calculate some characteristic numbers of curves in the projective space.

It is conjectured that the SYZ map equals to the inverse mirror map. In dimension two this conjecture is proved, and in dimension three supporting evidences of the equality are studied in various examples. Since the SYZ map is expressed in terms of open Gromov-Witten invariants, this conjectural equality established an enumerative meaning of the inverse mirror map. / Moreover a computational method of open Gromov-Witten invariants for toric Calabi-Yau manifolds is invented. As an application, the Landau-Ginzburg mirrors of compact semi-Fano toric surfaces are computed explicitly. / This thesis gives a procedure to carry out SYZ construction of mirrors with quantum corrections by Fourier transform of open Gromov-Witten invariants. Applying to toric Calabi-Yau manifolds, one obtains the Hori-Iqbel-Vafa mirror together with a map from the Kahler moduli to the complex moduli of the mirror, called the SYZ map. / Lau, Siu Cheong. / Adviser: N.C. Leung. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 73-06, Section: B, page: . / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2011. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 143-148). / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Electronic reproduction. [Ann Arbor, MI] : ProQuest Information and Learning, [201-] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Abstract also in Chinese.

Kuranishi atlases were introduced by McDuff and Wehrheim as a means to build a virtual fundamental cycle on moduli spaces of J-holomorphic curves and resolve some of the challenges in this field. This thesis considers genus zero Gromov-Witten invariants on a general closed symplectic manifold. We complete the construction of these invariants using Kuranishi atlases. To do so, we show that Gromov-Witten moduli spaces admit a smooth enough Kuranishi atlas to define a virtual fundamental class in any virtual dimension. In the process, we prove a stronger gluing theorem. Once we have defined genus zero Gromov-Witten invariants, we show that they satisfy the Gromov-Witten axioms of Kontsevich and Manin, a series of main properties that these invariants are expected to satisfy. A key component of this is the introduction of the notion of a transverse subatlas, a useful tool for working with Kuranishi atlases.