An Integral Formula for the Maslov-Index of a Symplectic Path

Bechtluft-Sachs, Stefan (2008) An Integral Formula for the Maslov-Index of a Symplectic Path. Reports on Mathematical Physics, 61 (3). pp. 417-427.

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Abstract

The Maslov index of a not necessarily closed path M in the symplectic group Sp(2n) is expressed by an integral formula. We have an explicit formula for the integrand which is a rational 1-form on Sp(2n).

Keywords:	Symplectic Group; Lagrangian Grassmannian; Maslov Index;
Subjects:	Science & Engineering > Mathematics
ID Code:	1583
Deposited By:	Dr. Stefan Bechtluft-Sachs
Deposited On:	15 Oct 2009 15:46
Journal or Publication Title:	Reports on Mathematical Physics
Publisher:	Elsevier Ltd
Refereed:	Yes
URL:	http://www.elsevier.com/

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An Integral Formula for the Maslov-Index of a Symplectic Path

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