Ray Structures on Teichmuller Space - Lecture 1

Explore the first lecture in a series on "Ray Structures on Teichmuller Space" delivered by Michael Wolf as part of the "New Trends in Teichmüller Theory" program at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences. This 1 hour 20 minute lecture is part of a two-week thematic program focusing on recent developments in Teichmüller theory, including metric theory, higher Teichmüller theory, infinite-type surfaces, and relations with anti-de Sitter geometry. The program combines mini-courses and research talks by experts, drawing from complex analysis, hyperbolic geometry, dynamics, partial differential equations, projective geometry, group theory, algebraic geometry, and Kähler geometry. Designed for both established researchers and young participants, the program aims to foster new research projects and collaborations in these emerging fields.