Generalized Kahler geometry, gerbes, and all that

TL;DR

This paper reviews recent advances in Generalized Kahler geometry, emphasizing Poisson and symplectic geometry, and discusses the derivation of the generalized Kahler potential along with global issues.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive review of recent developments in Generalized Kahler geometry, focusing on the use of Poisson and symplectic techniques and global aspects.

Findings

Derivation of the generalized Kahler potential

Discussion of global issues in the geometry

Integration of Poisson and symplectic methods

Abstract

This work is based on the talk delivered at Poisson 2008. We review the recent advances in Generalized Kahler geometry while stressing the use of Poisson and symplectic geometry. The derivation of the generalized Kahler potential is sketched and the relevant global issues are discussed.