Explore the second lecture in a series on variational theory for harmonic maps and their applications, delivered by Daniel Stern at the Centre International de Rencontres Mathématiques in Marseille, France. Delve into advanced mathematical concepts during this 1 hour and 25 minute conference talk, recorded as part of the thematic meeting "Recent advances in geometric analysis" on November 6, 2023. Access this comprehensive lecture and other presentations by renowned mathematicians through CIRM's Audiovisual Mathematics Library. Utilize the platform's features, including chapter markers, keywords, and enriched content with abstracts, bibliographies, and Mathematics Subject Classification. Navigate the multi-criteria search function to find specific topics, authors, or mathematical areas of interest.