Unified proof of four Bavard dualities and new results on quasimorphisms.
problem Comparing stable commutator length and quasimorphisms on groups.
method Expository account and new strengthening of Bavard duality, providing complete proofs.
result Generalized mixed Bavard duality, recovering all previous dualities.
Duality restored in gauge theory, gravity, and string theory models.
problem Restoring duality invariance in theories coupled to matter.
method Extending phase space to allow for violations of the algebraic Bianchi identity and considering the axion as the duality current.
result Duality current in NS-NS gravity is the divergence of the axion.
We establish a number of foundational results on Poincaré spaces which result in several applications. One application settles an old conjecture of C.T.C. Wall in the affirmative. Another result shows that for any natural number n, there exists a finite CW pair (X,Y) satisfying relative Poincaré duality in dimension …
Duality result connects bounded cohomology to relative Gromov seminorm.
problem Understanding finer invariants in geometric group theory.
method Algebraic interpretation via Hopf formula and relative Gromov seminorm.
result Bavard duality for relative Gromov seminorm.
A general duality proof for Wasserstein distributionally robust optimization.
problem Optimizing under uncertainty with Wasserstein distance.
method One-dimensional convex analysis and interchangeability principle.
result General duality result holds for various distributions and costs.
The paper establishes a duality between non-compact and compact symmetric pairs.
problem Understanding the relationship between non-compact and compact symmetric pairs.
method Developed a duality theorem between non-compact pseudo-Riemannian semisimple symmetric pairs and commutative compact semisimple symmetric triads.
result Explicit description of a one-to-one correspondence between non-compact and compact symmetric pairs.
We find the T-duality transformation rules for 2-dimensional (2,1) supersymmetric sigma-models in (2,1) superspace. Our results clarify certain aspects of the (2,1) sigma model geometry relevant to the discussion of T-duality. The complexified duality transformations we find are equivalent to the usual Buscher duality …
The paper shows plentiful non-homotopy finite Poincaré duality spaces.
problem The existence of non-homotopy finite Poincaré duality spaces.
method Constructing a finitely dominated Poincaré space with a non-trivial 2-divisible element in the reduced Grothendieck group.
result The existence of finitely dominated Poincaré spaces that are not homotopy finite.
Researchers describe and compare decompositions of Poincaré duality pairs.
problem Understanding and comparing different decompositions of Poincaré duality pairs.
method Developed and described edge splittings of decompositions based on group properties.
result Compared decompositions with two other related decompositions.
The paper proves a generalized Lefschetz duality for a specific type of manifold.
problem Proving the hard Lefschetz duality for a new class of manifolds.
method Generalizing Kähler identities to prove the duality for locally conformally almost Kähler manifolds.
result The hard Lefschetz duality is established for locally conformally almost Kähler manifolds.
We review basic concepts of convex duality, focusing on the very general and supremely useful Fenchel-Rockafellar duality. We summarize how this duality may be applied to a variety of reinforcement learning (RL) settings, including policy evaluation or optimization, online or offline learning, and discounted or undisco…
New approach to T-duality using Courant algebroids.
problem Developing a new framework for T-duality.
method Relational description of Courant algebroids and weakened isometries.
result Existence and uniqueness of T-dual backgrounds.
We give a precise formulation of T-duality for Ramond-Ramond fields. This gives a canonical isomorphism between the "geometrically invariant" subgroups of the twisted differential K-theory of certain principal torus bundles. Our result combines topological T-duality with the Buscher rules found in physics.
Abstract summarizes level-rank duality in knot and link invariants.
problem Distinguishing torus knots and links from hyperbolic ones.
method Chern-Simons theory and tables of knot invariants.
result Criterion to distinguish torus knots and links from hyperbolic ones.
Recently we introduced T-duality in the study of topological insulators, and used it to show that T-duality trivialises the bulk-boundary correspondence in 2 dimensions. In this paper, we partially generalise these results to higher dimensions and briefly discuss the 4D quantum Hall effect.
Proves Poincaré duality for Hopf algebroids with bijective antipode.
problem Proving Poincaré duality for Hopf algebroids.
method Using twisted Poincaré duality and bijective antipode properties.
result Recovering and extending known Poincaré dualities for Hopf algebroids.
Paper develops duality theory for robust utility maximization in continuous time.
problem Maximizing utility in the presence of uncertainty.
method Introduces a duality theory for continuous-time robust utility maximization problems.
result Shows duality between robust utility maximization and a conjugate problem under certain conditions.
Develops parametrised Poincaré duality for equivariant fixed points.
problem Understanding equivariant fixed points in non-presentable settings.
method Introduces parametrised Poincaré duality in parametrised higher category theory, proving basechange results.
result Generalises Cnossen's twisted ambidexterity to non-presentable settings and applies to isotropy separation methods.
Paper detects duality obstruction in smooth calibrations.
problem Detecting duality obstruction in smooth calibrations.
method Examine Lawlor cones and calibrations, use gluing results.
result Existence of Lawlor cones without smooth calibrations.
We develop a general theory of convex duality for certain singular control problems, taking the abstract results by Kramkov and Schachermayer (1999) for optimal expected utility from nonnegative random variables to the level of optimal expected utility from increasing, adapted controls. The main contributions are the f…
New proof of chain duality for simplicial complexes.
problem Proving the existence of chain duality for chain complexes over simplicial complexes.
method Geometric and conceptual treatment of chain duality.
result Fundamental for Ranicki's surgery exact sequence.
Introduces Kähler duality between domains in complex space.
problem None explicitly stated; focuses on concept introduction.
method None explicitly stated; focuses on concept introduction.
result Introduces Kähler duality between domains in complex space.
This paper explores the potential of Lagrangian duality for learning applications that feature complex constraints. Such constraints arise in many science and engineering domains, where the task amounts to learning optimization problems which must be solved repeatedly and include hard physical and operational constrain…
Research on dualities in geometric stereotypes.
problem Understanding dualities in geometric stereotypes.
method Continuation of previous research on stereotype spaces and algebras.
result New insights into geometric stereotype dualities.
Study of Batalin-Vilkovisky algebra on Poisson manifolds with diagonalizable modular symmetry.
problem Exploring Batalin-Vilkovisky algebra structures on Poisson manifolds with specific symmetry conditions.
method Analysis of twisted Poincaré duality and mixed complex structure, combined with Kontsevich's deformation quantization and Koszul duality.
result Generalization of Batalin-Vilkovisky algebra structure to Poisson manifolds with diagonalizable modular symmetry.
The paper solves a utility-based hedging problem with quadratic costs.
problem Optimal trading strategy for hedging European contingent claims with quadratic transaction costs.
method Duality theory applied to exponential utility maximization problem.
result Explicit computation of optimal trading strategy for quadratic payoffs.
We study the optimal transport between two probability measures on the real line, where the transport plans are laws of one-step martingales. A quasi-sure formulation of the dual problem is introduced and shown to yield a complete duality theory for general marginals and measurable reward (cost) functions: absence of a…
Verma Howe duality connects tensor products of Verma modules to LKB representations.
problem Understanding the relationship between tensor products of Verma modules and LKB representations.
method Established a quantized version of Verma Howe duality and used it to prove the simplicity of LKB representations.
result LKB representations arise from the quantized Verma Howe duality and are shown to be simple modules.
Defines T-duality and generalised Ricci flow relations using Courant algebroid relations.
problem Establishing compatibility between T-duality and generalised Ricci flow.
method Introducing Courant algebroid relations, invariant divergence operators, and generalised isometries.
result T-duality is compatible with generalised Ricci flow, and T-dual solutions are also solutions of generalised Ricci flow.
Invariant r♯ predicts H-flux behavior under T-duality.
problem Predicting H-flux behavior under T-duality on product manifolds.
method Using r♯ invariant to analyze metric connections and T-duality effects. result Invariant r♯ detects irreducible H-flux components that survive T-duality. Cohomological and homological spectral sequences are shown to be isomorphic.
problem Cohomological and homological Atiyah-Hirzebruch spectral sequences are not always isomorphic.
method Spanier-Whitehead duality is used to establish an isomorphism between the two spectral sequences.
result Cohomological and homological Atiyah-Hirzebruch spectral sequences are isomorphic for finite spectra.
The paper proves T-duality and Hori formulae for winding loop spaces.
problem Realizing T-duality and Hori formulae for loop spaces.
method Proving T-duality and Hori formulae for winding q-loop spaces.
result T-duality and Hori formulae for winding q-loop spaces are proven.
Exposes how Hessian manifold duality aids in solving optimal transport problems.
problem Solving Monge-Ampère equations and understanding mirror symmetry.
method Explains duality theory for Hessian manifolds and its application to optimal transport.
result Provides a natural setting for optimal transport and solves Monge-Ampère equations.
In this paper we define and develop the theory of the cohomology of a profinite group relative to a collection of closed subgroups. Having made the relevant definitions we establish a robust theory of cup products and use this theory to define profinite Poincaré duality pairs. We use the theory of groups acting on prof…
Study of machine learning in quiver gauge theories and Seiberg duality.
problem Determining dualities in quiver gauge theories using machine learning.
method Defined and explored various questions related to binary and multi-class duality determination, evaluated performance of different classifiers, and analyzed effects of additional data.
result High accuracy and confidence achieved in determining dualities using machine learning.
We generalize the natural duality of graphs embedded into a surface to a duality with respect to a subset of edges. The dual graph might be embedded into a different surface. We prove a relation between the signed Bollobas-Riordan polynomials of dual graphs. This relation unifies various recent results expressing the J…
In a discrete-time financial market, a generalized duality is established for model-free superhedging, given marginal distributions of the underlying asset. Contrary to prior studies, we do not require contingent claims to be upper semicontinuous, allowing for upper semi-analytic ones. The generalized duality stipulate…
Equivariant T-duality connects bundles with twists.
problem Establishing a relationship between bundles with twists.
method Formulating T-duality in equivariant K-theory for compact Lie group actions.
result T-duality is an isomorphism in equivariant K-theory for compact Lie group actions.
Study proves duality in exotic option pricing under uncertain model and delayed information.
problem Pricing and hedging of multi-action exotic options under nondominated model uncertainty and delayed information.
method Reformulated superhedging problem as a European option problem, proving duality results.
result Superhedging price equals model-based price with future look-up power.
Defines relations between Dirac structures and spinors using Courant algebroid relations.
problem Defines relations between Dirac structures and spinors using Courant algebroid relations.
method Uses Courant algebroid relations to define relations between Dirac structures and spinors.
result Proves existence results for T-dual structures and demonstrates compatibility with Type II supergravity equations.
We give the definition of a duality that is applicable to arbitrary k-forms. The operator that defines the duality depends on a fixed form Ω. Our definition extends in a very natural way the Hodge duality of n-forms in 2n dimensional spaces and the generalized duality of two-forms. We discuss the properties of …
The paper establishes T-duality for 2D σ-models with H-flux.
problem T-duality for 2D σ-models with H-flux.
method Localization and graded T-duality map (graded Hori morphism).
result Establishes the most general version of T-duality for Type II String Theory.
QP perspective on Poisson-Lie T-duality topology changes.
problem Understanding Poisson-Lie T-duality through QP manifolds.
method QP manifolds and canonical transformations for symplectic reductions.
result Canonical transformations mediate Poisson-Lie T-duality.
Unified framework for T-duality in both trivial and non-trivial topologies.
problem Unified description of T-duality for metrics and B-fields in non-trivial topology.
method Developed a new unifying framework for T-duality.
result Unified description of T-duality for metrics and B-fields in non-trivial topology.
Geometric duality connects graph isomorphism and knot equivalence.
problem Understanding the equivalence of graph isomorphism and knot equivalence.
method Observation of geometric duality in planar graphs and links.
result The equivalence relation defined by isomorphisms of checkerboard graphs is the same as 2-isomorphisms of checkerboard graphs.
Koszul duality for manifold modules proven.
problem Proving Koszul self duality of manifold modules.
method Using generalized Thom complexes and operads in Top.
result Koszul self duality of little disk modules proven.
We introduce a polynomial invariant of graphs on surfaces, PG, generalizing the classical Tutte polynomial. Topological duality on surfaces gives rise to a natural duality result for PG, analogous to the duality for the Tutte polynomial of planar graphs. This property is important from the perspective of statisti…
Proves 3D Poincaré duality groups without property (T)
problem Residually finite 3D Poincaré duality groups and property (T)
method Using coboundary expansion and recent results on 3-manifold groups
result 3D Poincaré duality groups without property (T)