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Moment map for rotation of the complex projective line (H(z)=∣z∣2/(1+∣z∣2))

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For the symplectic form ω=idz∧dzˉ/(1+∣z∣2)2, the circle group rotates z by eiθ. Its real generator is K=iz∂z​−izˉ∂zˉ​. The contraction is ιK​ω=−dH, so H is a Hamiltonian function in this sign convention. In the other chart w=1/z, H=1/(1+∣w∣2), proving smoothness at infinity. Its image is [0,1] with the endpoints at the fixed poles. The symplectic area is 2π; rescaling to the round area 4π would double this moment function.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2012 / iii / Paper 55 / 4 / b / Solution

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