An Invitation to Quantum Cohomology: Kontsevich's Formula for Rational Plane Curves

Elementary introduction to stable maps and quantum cohomology presents the problem of counting rational plane curves Viewpoint is mostly that of enumerative geometry Emphasis is on examples, heuristic discussions, and simple applications to best convey the intuition behind the subject Ideal for self-study, for a mini-course in quantum cohomology, or as a special topics text in a standard course in intersection theory An Invitation to Quantum Cohomology: Kontsevich's Formula for Rational Plane Curves is written by Joachim Kock; Israel Vainsencher and published by Birkhäuser. ISBNs for An Invitation to Quantum Cohomology are 9780817644956, 0817644954 and the print ISBNs are 9780817644567, 0817644563.