References & Reading Materials

This page lists the key references for the course, with PDFs where available.

📖 Primary References

Dolgachev : Lectures on Invariant Theory

The main text for GIT foundations. We’ll follow Dolgachev’s development of invariant theory through algebraic geometry, starting from affine varieties and quotients.

Waldron : An Introduction to Finite Tight Frames

Comprehensive introduction to frame theory and equiangular tight frames. Essential for the ETF side of the course.

📚 Classical Reference

Mumford, Fogarty, Kirwan : Geometric Invariant Theory (3rd ed., Springer)

The classical text on GIT. Use as a reference for deeper dives or alternative perspectives on quotient constructions.

📝 Course Notes

• Full compiled notes : Weekly updates from the course

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