Fundamental GroupsExplores fundamental groups, homotopy classes, and coverings in connected manifolds.
Optimization on ManifoldsCovers optimization on manifolds, focusing on smooth manifolds and functions, and the process of gradient descent.
Bird's-eye view and aimsCovers optimization on manifolds, smoothness, tools needed for optimization, and advanced algorithms using Hessians and Riemannian connections.
Forcing of Topological EntropyDelves into topological entropy in compact manifolds and Reeb flows, emphasizing the forcing of entropy via cylindrical contact homology.