New insights into the geometry of flows on 3-manifolds.
problem Understanding the geometry of flows on 3-manifolds.
method Analyzing the action of pseudo-Anosov flows on Gromov-hyperbolic spaces.
result Genericity of non-periodic elements in the fundamental group.
Study non-transitive pseudo-Anosov flows using group actions.
problem Characterize pseudo-Anosov flows in 3-manifolds.
method Extend pseudo-Anosov action to non-transitive flows, use group actions on orbit spaces and boundary at infinity.
result Pseudo-Anosov flows in 3-manifolds are determined by their group actions on boundary at infinity.
Study SRB measures for Anosov actions on manifolds.
problem Characterize SRB measures for Anosov actions.
method Use Ruelle-Taylor resonances and properties of Sinai-Ruelle-Bowen measures.
result SRB measures have properties like smooth disintegrations, positive basins, and are unique under certain conditions.
We show that sufficiently irreducible Anosov actions of higher rank abelian groups on tori and nilmanifolds are smoothly conjugate to affine actions.
Classifies pseudo-Anosov flows on 3-manifolds up to orbit equivalence.
problem Classifying pseudo-Anosov flows on 3-manifolds up to orbit equivalence.
method Generalized Anosov-like actions on bifoliated planes, ideal boundary analysis.
result Pseudo-Anosov flows on 3-manifolds are determined up to orbit equivalence by their ideal boundary actions.
We show that sufficiently irreducible totally non-symplectic Anosov actions of higher rank abelian groups on tori and nilmanifolds are smoothly conjugate to affine actions.
Reconstruct flows and manifolds from their boundary actions on circles.
problem Understanding and reconstructing flows and manifolds from their boundary actions.
method Reconstructing flows and manifolds from actions on circles with invariant almost laminations.
result Reconstructs flows and manifolds from their boundary actions, including pseudo-Anosov flows in 3-manifolds.
We prove a generalization of Livsic's Theorem on the vanishing of the cohomology of certain types of dynamical systems. As a consequence, we strengthen a result due to Zimmer concerning algebraic hulls of Anosov actions of semisimple Lie groups. Combining this with Topological Superrigidity, we find a Holder geometric …
Study of pseudo-Anosov actions on SU(2)-character variety for genus 2 surfaces.
problem Characterizing pseudo-Anosov actions on SU(2)-character variety. method Analysis of mapping class group subgroups and their pseudo-Anosov elements.
result Existence of a subgroup containing infinitely many pseudo-Anosov elements with invariant rational functions.
Proves nonemptyness of domains for specific group actions.
problem Nonemptyness of domains of proper discontinuity for Anosov groups of affine Lorentzian transformations.
method Proof of nonemptyness of domains of proper discontinuity.
result Proves nonemptyness of domains for Anosov groups of affine Lorentzian transformations.
The paper defines cocycles for positive Anosov representations and constructs affine actions with bounded fundamental domains.
problem Positive Anosov representations into SO(2n,2n−1). method Definition of cocycles and construction of affine actions with fundamental domains.
result Quotient manifolds are homeomorphic to handlebodies.
We show that most homogeneous Anosov actions of higher rank Abelian groups are locally smoothly rigid (up to an automorphism). This result is the main part in the proof of local smooth rigidity for two very different types of algebraic actions of irreducible lattices in higher rank semisimple Lie groups: (i) the Anosov…
We consider actions of Z^k, k \ge 2, by Anosov diffeomorphisms which are uniformly quasiconformal on each coarse Lyapunov distribution. These actions generalize Cartan actions for which coarse Lyapunov distributions are one-dimensional. We show that, under certain non-resonance assumptions on the Lyapunov exponents, a …
Characterizes pseudo-Anosov orbit spaces via bifoliated planes
problem Characterizing actions on bifoliated planes arising from pseudo-Anosov flows
method Using branched covers, veering triangulations, and a compactness criterion
result Extends previous work on the special case with no odd-prong singularities
The paper classifies fiber structures of discontinuity domains for Anosov representations.
problem Understanding the topology of discontinuity domains for Anosov representations.
method Explicitly working out a smooth version of Fintushel's classification theorem for S1-actions on 4-manifolds. result The action on the fiber is equivalent to a circle action on a Hirzebruch surface.
The paper counts conjugacy classes of pseudo-Anosov homeomorphisms in Teichmüller space.
problem Counting conjugacy classes of pseudo-Anosov homeomorphisms in Teichmüller space.
method Analyzes the asymptotic behavior of conjugacy classes as the radius of a ball in Teichmüller space increases.
result Asymptotics for the number of pseudo-Anosov homeomorphisms conjugate to a given homeomorphism within a ball of radius R centered at X.
We consider a totally nonsymplectic Anosov action of Z^k which is either uniformly quasiconformal or pinched on each coarse Lyapunov distribution. We show that such an action on a torus is C^\infty--conjugate to an action by affine automorphisms. We also obtain similar global rigidity results for actions on an arbitrar…
Reconstruct flows from their orbit spaces using group actions.
problem Reconstructing flows from their orbit spaces.
method Using group actions and pseudo-Anosov flows.
result Reconstruct flows from their orbit spaces.
We give a topological stability result for the action of the fundamental group of a compact manifold of negative curvature on its boundary at infinity: any nearby action of this group by homeomorphisms of the sphere is semi-conjugate to the standard boundary action. Using similar techniques we prove a global rigidity r…
This thesis explores bifoliated planes and their group actions from Anosov flows.
problem Understanding bifoliated planes and their group actions from Anosov flows.
method Analyzes bifoliated planes associated with Anosov flows and describes their properties.
result Shows left-orderability of groups acting on bifoliated planes and describes bifoliated planes from specific families of Anosov flows.
We establish several characterizations of Anosov representations of word hyperbolic groups into real reductive Lie groups, in terms of a Cartan projection or Lyapunov projection of the Lie group. Using a properness criterion of Benoist and Kobayashi, we derive applications to proper actions on homogeneous spaces of red…
Innovates rotation index for matrix pairs, solving group action problems.
problem Solving group actions problems, especially Nielsen realization and higher-rank Anosov actions.
method Rotation index and Milnor--Munkres--Novikov pairing applied to Z2 group actions. result Solved specific group action problems using new matrix pair invariant.
New resonance theory for Anosov flows connects spectral properties to mixing measures.
problem Defining and analyzing Ruelle-Taylor resonances for Anosov actions.
method Combining microlocal methods and J. Taylor's cohomological theory, defining Ruelle-Taylor resonances and proving Fredholm theory.
result Ruelle-Taylor resonances form a discrete subset of Cκ with λ=0 being a leading resonance. In this paper, we investigate the ergodic and rigidity properties of weakly hyperbolic group actions. Motivated by classical theorems describing Anosov diffeomorphisms, we obtain two main results: First, all C^2 volume preserving weakly hyperbolic actions on closed manifolds are ergodic. This result generalizes Anosov'…
Study Anosov representations of reducible suspensions of hyperbolic groups.
problem Characterize dynamical properties of reducible suspensions of Anosov representations.
method Analyzing linear representations of non-elementary hyperbolic groups, focusing on weak unipotent actions on subspaces.
result Characterize when reducible suspensions are discrete and faithful, quasi-isometrically embedded, and Anosov.
Anosov groups in rank ≤3 have unique ergodic horospherical actions.
problem Characterizing unique ergodicity of horospherical actions for Anosov groups.
method Analyzing N-action on Rv for v in the limit cone. result Unique ergodicity holds for r≤3 and v in the limit cone. The paper proves rigidity results for Anosov flows and their orbit equivalences.
problem Characterizing orbit equivalences of Anosov flows and their dynamics.
method Using hyperbolic-like dynamics, the paper proves a spectral rigidity theorem and gives efficient criteria for orbit equivalences.
result Characterizes orbit equivalent flows in terms of fundamental group elements represented by periodic orbits.
New representations for surface groups expand known Anosov classes.
problem Understanding new types of representations for surface groups.
method Introducing and studying simple Anosov representations of closed hyperbolic surface groups.
result Simple Anosov representations strictly contain Anosov representations.
New domains of discontinuity found for Anosov representations.
problem Understanding Anosov representations acting on homogeneous spaces.
method Constructing open domains of discontinuity for Anosov representations acting on specific homogeneous spaces.
result Describes the largest possible open domains of discontinuity for Zariski dense Anosov representations.
The paper studies invariant measures for specific actions in algebraic groups.
problem Investigating invariant measures for horospherical actions and Anosov groups.
method Analyzing the space of invariant measures for NM-actions on Γ\G. result The space of invariant measures is homeomorphic to RextrankG−1. We give the complete classification of regular projectively Anosov flows on closed three-dimensional manifolds. More precisely, we show that such a flow must be either an Anosov flow or decomposed into a finite union of T2×I-models. We also apply our method to rigidity problems of some group actions.
Study equidistribution for flows on geometrically finite convergence group actions.
problem Counting, mixing and equidistribution for flows on geometrically finite convergence group actions.
method Establishing results for finite BMS measures on flow spaces associated to geometrically finite convergence group actions.
result Results apply to flow spaces associated to relatively Anosov groups.
In this paper we show that many projective Anosov representations act convex cocompactly on some properly convex domain in real projective space. In particular, if a non-elementary word hyperbolic group is not commensurable to a non-trivial free product or the fundamental group of a closed hyperbolic surface, then any …
Let Gamma_k be the lower central series of a surface group Gamma of a compact surface S with one boundary component. A simple question to ponder is whether a mapping class of S can be determined to be pseudo-Anosov given only the data of its action on Gamma/Gamma_k for some k. In this paper, to each mapping class f whi…
We define the notion of affine Anosov representations of word hyperbolic groups into the affine group SO0(n+1,n)⋉R2n+1. We then show that a representation ρ of a word hyperbolic group is affine Anosov if and only if its linear part Lρ is Anosov in SO0(n+1,n) with …
In this article, we provide a necessary and sufficient criterion for proper actions on Hn,n−1 in terms of certain special Anosov representations in SO(n,n). Moreover, we show that affine Anosov representations of any word hyperbolic group in SO(n,n−1)⋉R2n−1 are infi…
Let Γ be a one-ended, torsion-free hyperbolic group and let G be a semisimple Lie group with finite center. Using the canonical JSJ splitting due to Sela, we define amalgam Anosov representations of Γ into G and prove that they form a domain of discontinuity for the action of Out(Γ). In the appendix,…
We consider the action of Anosov subgroups of a semi-simple Lie group on the associated flag manifolds. A systematic approach to construct cocompact domains of discontinuity for this action was given by Kapovich, Leeb and Porti in arXiv:1306.3837. For Δ-Anosov representations, we prove that every cocompact domain of …
Study of laminations for pseudo-Anosov flows on three-manifolds.
problem Understanding laminations for pseudo-Anosov flows on three-manifolds.
method Analyzing laminations Λu± for pseudo-Anosov orbit space universal circles, using prelaminations and results from Barthelmé, Bonatti, and Mann. result Laminations Λu+ and Λu− are completely determined by prelaminations on the boundary of the orbit space. We consider the action of a pseudo-Anosov mapping class on PML(S). This action has north-south dynamics and so, under iteration, laminations converge exponentially to the stable lamination. We study the rate of this convergence and give examples of families of pseudo-Anosov mapping classes where the rate go…
The invariant measured foliations of a pseudo-Anosov homeomorphism induce a natural (singular) Sol structure on mapping tori of surfaces with pseudo-Anosov monodromy. We show that when the pseudo-Anosov φ:S→S has orientable foliations and does not have 1 as an eigenvalue of the induced cohomology action on…
Simplified approach to pseudo-Anosov flows on 3-manifolds.
problem Complexity in understanding pseudo-Anosov flows on 3-manifolds.
method Streamlined framework called Anosov-like group actions.
result Unified and simplified presentation of pseudo-Anosov flows.
Anosov groups' measures on limit sets are uniquely determined by their dimension.
problem Characterizing measures on limit sets of Anosov groups.
method Higher rank Hopf-Tsuji-Sullivan dichotomy for maximal diagonal actions.
result Uniqueness of Γ-conformal measures for critical dimensions. The study of pseudo-Anosovs through mapping torus geometry.
problem Understanding pseudo-Anosov diffeomorphisms via mapping torus geometry.
method Analyzing simplicial complexes and mapping tori to relate dynamics and geometry.
result Relating pseudo-Anosov actions to fixed points in isotopy classes.
Anosov subgroups' deformations affect limit cones and growth indicators continuously.
problem Understanding continuous changes in Anosov subgroups' effects on limit cones and growth indicators.
method Continuous variation of limit cones and growth indicators under deformations of Anosov subgroups, with convexity assumptions.
result Limit cones and growth indicators vary continuously under deformations of Anosov subgroups.
Paper finds optimal pseudo-Anosov homeomorphisms for surfaces with specific properties.
problem Finding optimal pseudo-Anosov homeomorphisms on surfaces.
method Analyzing Liechti-Strenner's examples and proving minimality conditions.
result Optimal pseudo-Anosov homeomorphisms are identified for both orientable and nonorientable surfaces.
Completes preliminary structures in 3D flows to foliations.
problem Characterizing completability of lamination pairs in 3-manifolds.
method General approach for various types of foliations and flows.
result Characterizes when lamination pairs can be completed to foliations.
The paper constructs a free abelian group from Anosov representations on bundles.
problem Constructing a free abelian group from Anosov representations on bundles.
method Extending the Γ-action via ρ to the space of connections on pullbacks of tangent bundles. result A free abelian group Fab is constructed and acts properly discontinuously on it.