Skein modules over 3-manifolds are shown to form line bundles.
problem Understanding the structure of skein modules over 3-manifolds.
method Using the Frobenius morphism, the skein module is mapped to a coherent sheaf over the SL2 character scheme.
result When the character scheme is reduced, the sheaf is a line bundle.
Let π: V \rightarrow M be a (real or holomorphic) vector bundle whose base has an almost Frobenius structure (\circ_{M},e_{M}, g_{M}) and typical fiber has the structure of a Frobenius algebra (\circ_{V},e_{V},g_{V}). Using a connection D on the bundle V and a morphism α: V \rightarrow TM, we construct an almost Froben…
Motivated by the Moore-Segal axioms for an open-closed topological field theory, we consider planar open string topological field theories. We rigorously define a category 2Thick whose objects and morphisms can be thought of as open strings and diffeomorphism classes of planar open string worldsheets. Just as the categ…
We prove that the modular operad of diffeomorphism classes of Riemann surfaces with both `open' and `closed' boundary components, in the sense of string field theory, is the modular completion of its genus 0 part quotiented by the Cardy condition. We also provide a finitary presentation of a version of this modular two…
The paper presents new algebraic structures on the 2-sphere using topological field theories.
problem Understanding algebraic structures on the 2-sphere through topological field theories.
method Defined P-monoids and L-monoids, analyzed their properties, and related them to 3-dimensional topological field theories.
result New algebraic structures (P-monoids and L-monoids) on the 2-sphere are equivalent and have strong constraints.
We give a presentation of the n-dimensional oriented cobordism category Cobn with generators corresponding to diffeomorphisms and surgeries along framed spheres, and a complete set of relations. Hence, given a functor F from the category of smooth oriented manifolds and diffeomorphisms to an arbitrary cat…
The study proves nearly Frobenius algebras over certain domains are Frobenius.
problem Understanding nearly Frobenius algebras and their properties.
method Analyzing nearly Frobenius algebras over principal ideal domains with specific algebraic properties.
result Any nearly Frobenius algebra with surjective multiplication and injective comultiplication is a Frobenius algebra.
I.A.B. Strachan introduced the notion of a natural Frobenius submanifold of a Frobenius manifold and gave a sufficient but not necessary condition for a submanifold to be a natural Frobenius submanifold. This paper will give a necessary and sufficient condition and classify the natural Frobenius hypersurfaces.
The notion of a Frobenius submanifold - a submanifold of a Frobenius manifold which is itself a Frobenius manifold with respect to structures induced from the original manifold - is studied. Two dimensional submanifolds are particularly simple. More generally, sufficient conditions are given for a submanifold to be a s…
Flat coordinates found for algebraic Frobenius manifolds in low dimensions.
problem Understanding algebraic Frobenius manifolds in small dimensions.
method Using reflection representations of finite Coxeter groups, finding flat coordinates of the Frobenius metric.
result Explicit relations between flat coordinates of the Frobenius metric and intersection form for most known examples up to dimension 4.
A Lie version of Turaev's G-Frobenius algebras from 2-dimensional homotopy quantum field theory is proposed. The foundation for this Lie version is a structure we call a \textit{g-quasi-Frobenius Lie algebra} for g a finite dimensional Lie algebra. The latter consists of a quasi-Frobenius…
Quantum Frobenius map for SL3 skein modules constructed and described.
problem Constructing a quantum Frobenius map for SL3 skein modules. method Using threading polynomials and the Frobenius map of Parshall-Wang for quantum group Oq(SL3). result Described the quantum Frobenius map for SL3 skein modules. A new algebra for Frobenius manifolds solves PDEs and constraints.
problem Understanding the algebraic structure of Frobenius manifolds.
method Constructing a Virasoro-like algebra and deriving PDEs and constraints.
result Solves a family of quadratic PDEs for the genus-zero free energy.
New braided Frobenius algebras created from specific Hopf algebras.
problem Creating new algebraic structures from Hopf algebras.
method Heap operation and Yang-Baxter operator on tensor product.
result Heap operation induces a braiding compatible with Frobenius operations.
Symplectic and Poisson structures proved for information geometry's Frobenius manifold.
problem Connecting disconnected theories in information geometry.
method Proving symplectic and Poisson structures on the Frobenius manifold.
result Established a bridge between Vinberg, Souriau, and Koszul's theories.
Study on deformations of Lie groupoid morphisms and their properties.
problem Understanding the deformation theory of Lie groupoid morphisms.
method Established deformation theory, cohomology, and properties of morphisms.
result Invariance and stability properties of morphisms, Morita invariance of cohomology, and simultaneous deformations.
Curved Frobenius manifolds link to Hessian metrics in geometry.
problem Understanding curved Frobenius manifolds and their relation to Hessian metrics.
method Analyzing the relationship between curved Frobenius structures and Hessian metrics on spaces with non-vanishing curvature.
result Consistent curved Frobenius structures on constant curvature spaces are linked to Hessian metrics.
In this introductory paper we study nearly Frobenius algebras which are generalizations of the concept of a Frobenius algebra which appear naturally in topology: nearly Frobenius algebras have no traces (co-units). We survey the most basic foundational results and some of the applications they encounter in geometry, to…
Defines and partially characterizes p symphonic morphisms.
problem No specific problem stated; focuses on definition and characterization.
method Defines p symphonic morphisms and partially characterizes them.
result Characterization of p symphonic morphisms.
Paper proves algebraic structure of a specific Frobenius manifold.
problem Understanding the algebraic properties of a specific Frobenius manifold.
method Proves decomposition into symmetric submanifolds over ideals.
result Decomposes the fourth Frobenius manifold into symmetric submanifolds.
Study of Chebyshev-Frobenius homomorphism in 3-manifold skein modules.
problem Exploring the Chebyshev-Frobenius homomorphism in 3-manifold skein modules.
method Generalization of splitting homomorphism for stated skein modules of 3-manifolds.
result Existence and properties of Chebyshev-Frobenius homomorphism for 3-manifold skein modules.
We introduce the category of singular 2-dimensional cobordisms and show that it admits a completely algebraic description as the free symmetric monoidal category on a twin Frobenius algebra, by providing a description of this category in terms of generators and relations. A twin Frobenius algebra (C, W, z, z^*) consist…
Curvature interpretation for WDVV equation in Frobenius manifolds.
problem Understanding the WDVV equation in statistical manifolds.
method Analyzing the curvature of statistical manifolds and their tangent spaces.
result WDVV equation is equivalent to zero sectional K-curvature. New integrable deformations for topological hierarchies from Frobenius manifolds.
problem Integrable deformations of topological hierarchies from Frobenius manifolds.
method Construction of integrable deformations with polynomial tau-structures.
result Conjecture of universal object for Riemann--Hopf hierarchy.
We construct a class of infinite-dimensional Frobenius manifolds on the space of pairs of certain even functions meromorphic inside or outside the unit circle. Via a bi-Hamiltonian recursion relation, the principal hierarchies associated to such Frobenius manifolds are found to be certain extensions of the dispersionle…
Introduces a new canonical connection for Riemannian manifolds and proves Frobenius theorem geometrically.
problem Geometric proof of the Frobenius theorem on Riemannian manifolds.
method Introduces a new canonical connection and applies it to prove the Frobenius theorem.
result Geometric proof of the Frobenius theorem.
Study Frobenius pencils and compatible non-homogeneous Poisson structures.
problem Compatibility of multicomponent local Poisson structures.
method Algebraic interpretation via Frobenius algebras and classification of Frobenius pencils.
result Classification of Frobenius pencils under generic conditions.
Study on Frobenius manifold structures and inversion symmetry.
problem Understanding inversion symmetry in solutions to Witten-Dijkgraaf-Verlinde-Verlinde equations.
method Using conjugacy relations on Frobenius manifold structures and flat pencils of metrics.
result Geometric interpretation of inversion symmetry.
The paper explores new algebraic structures and morphisms in graded settings.
problem Understanding new algebraic structures and morphisms in graded settings.
method Introducing and analyzing L∞-, P∞-, and S∞-algebras, and thick morphisms in a Z2imesZ-graded context. result Shifted S∞-thick morphisms induce L∞-morphisms of shifted S∞-structures. The study classifies Kähler-Frobenius manifolds and their properties.
problem Classifying Kähler-Frobenius manifolds and understanding their structure.
method Using Topological Quantum Field Theory and Frobenius manifold theory.
result All flat compact Kähler manifolds are Frobenius manifolds and are classified.
Proves existence and uniqueness of loop equation solutions for semisimple Frobenius manifolds.
problem Existence and uniqueness of solutions to loop equations in generalized Frobenius manifolds.
method Proves existence and uniqueness of solutions to loop equations for semisimple generalized Frobenius manifolds.
result Existence and uniqueness of solutions to loop equations for semisimple generalized Frobenius manifolds.
The paper develops a theory of Ehresmann structures in positive characteristic.
problem Developing a theory for Ehresmann structures in positive characteristic.
method Comparing Frobenius-Ehresmann structures with Cartan geometries and studying their equivalence.
result Formulating and proving the Ehresmann-Weil-Thurston principle for Frobenius-Ehresmann structures.
Submanifolds of Frobenius manifolds are studied. In particular, so-called natural submanifolds are defined and, for semi-simple Frobenius manifolds, classified. These carry the structure of a Frobenius algebra on each tangent space, but will, in general, be curved. The induced curvature is studied, a main result being …
In this article we introduce conformal Riemannian morphisms. The idea of conformal Riemannian morphism generalizes the notions of an isometric immersion, a Riemannian submersion, an isometry, a Riemannian map and a conformal Riemannian map. We show that every injective conformal Riemannian morphism is an injective conf…
New superintegrable systems derived from Frobenius structures.
problem Constructing second-order superintegrable systems.
method Using conification and direct product construction, applying to semi-simple and nilpotent algebras.
result Explicitly constructed second-order superintegrable systems in three dimensions.
Researchers find Frobenius manifold structures on orbits spaces of finite groups.
problem Understanding Frobenius manifold structures on orbits spaces of finite groups.
method Applying Dubrovin's method to various orbits spaces of linear representations of finite groups.
result Discoveries of non-trivial Frobenius manifold structures on orbits spaces.
New findings on Frobenius structures on Kodaira manifolds.
problem Understanding Frobenius structures on Kodaira manifolds.
method Extended deformation theory and Frobenius structures.
result Frobenius structure on Kodaira manifolds is trivial on degree-2 component.
New Frobenius manifold structures found on Dicyclic group orbits.
problem Finding Frobenius manifold structures on orbits spaces of Dicyclic groups.
method Applying Dubrovin's method to Dicyclic groups.
result Dicyclic group orbits spaces acquire two Frobenius manifold structures.
We show that thick morphisms (or microformal morphisms) between smooth (super)manifolds, introduced by us before, are classical limits of `quantum thick morphisms' defined here as particular oscillatory integral operators on functions.
The paper geometrically characterizes graded manifolds and proves the Frobenius theorem.
problem Understanding and characterizing graded manifolds.
method Geometric characterization and Frobenius theorem proof.
result Frobenius theorem proven for graded distributions.
Linearizes Virasoro symmetries for semisimple Frobenius manifolds.
problem Linearizing Virasoro symmetries for semisimple Frobenius manifolds.
method Proving the existence of an infinite family of linearizable Virasoro symmetries under specific conditions.
result The Dubrovin-Zhang hierarchy associated with semisimple Frobenius manifolds has a bihamiltonian structure that can be represented by differential polynomials.
We study the behavior of the modular class of a Lie algebroid under general Lie algebroid morphisms by introducing the relative modular class. We investigate the modular classes of pull-back morphisms and of base-preserving morphisms associated to Lie algebroid extensions. We also define generalized morphisms, includin…
The paper studies transformations of Frobenius manifolds and their properties.
problem Analyzing transformations of Frobenius manifolds and their properties.
method Analytic theory of Legendre-type transformations for Frobenius manifolds.
result Monodromy data, Stokes matrix, and central connection matrix are shared among Legendre-type transformations.
Study bihamiltonian structures and Frobenius manifolds for specific Toda hierarchies.
problem Local bihamiltonian structures and Frobenius manifolds for asymmetric rational reductions of 2D-Toda hierarchy.
method Construct three-dimensional generalized Frobenius manifold, relate to other hierarchies via transformations.
result Explicit relation between RR2T and bi-graded Toda and constrained KP hierarchies.
P. Baird and the second author studied harmonic morphisms from a three-dimensional simply-connected space form to a surface and obtained a complete local and global classification of them. In this paper, we obtain a description of all harmonic morphisms from any three-dimensional Euclidean and spherical space form to a…
Let $\g\_2$ be the Hochschild complex of cochains on $C^\infty(\RM^n)$ and $\g\_1$ be the space of multivector fields on $\RM^n$. In this paper we prove that given any G_∞-structure ({\rm i.e.} Gerstenhaber algebra up to homotopy structure) on $\g\_2$, and any C_∞-morphism φ ({\rm i.e.} morphism of co…
We define what we call morphisms of Cartan connections. We generalize the main theorems on Cartan connections to theorems on morphisms. Many of the known constructions involving Cartan connections turn out to be examples of morphisms. We prove some basic results concerning completeness of Cartan connections. We provide…
Quantum invariant derived from ternary cohomology of self-distributive structures.
problem Defining and proving a quantum invariant from ternary cohomology.
method Constructing a ribbon category from a TSD set, showing it coincides with the cocycle invariant.
result The ribbon cocycle invariant is a quantum invariant.