Symplectic capacities are numerical invariants that measure the 'size' of a symplectic manifold in a way that is compatible with the symplectic structure. They help to classify symplectic manifolds and can be used to compare different manifolds based on their geometric and topological properties. This concept connects deeply with the applications of foundational theorems, linear transformations in symplectic spaces, implications of fundamental results like Gromov's theorem, and the interplay between geometric optics and symplectic structures.
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