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Focusing on holomorphic curve theory within contact geometry, this book introduces the subject through a specific geometric problem. It serves as both a preparatory guide and an entry point for readers aiming to delve deeper into the analysis that supports symplectic field theory, making complex concepts accessible and engaging.

This book explores recent advancements in Hamiltonian systems and the emergence of symplectic topology. It highlights the surprising differences between symplectic and volume-preserving mappings, introduces symplectic capacities, and connects global periodic phenomena in Hamiltonian systems through the action principle of mechanics.