Weyl-type theorems extended to Galilei and Carroll geometries.
problem Extending Weyl's theorem to non-relativistic and ultra-relativistic spacetimes.
method Defining and analyzing conformal and projective structures in Galilei and Carroll geometries.
result Torsion-free connections in Galilei and Carroll geometries are uniquely determined by their projective structures.
Classifies connections on Galilei manifolds, generalizing known results.
problem Classifying general affine connections on Galilei manifolds.
method Classification through tensor fields, extending known Galilei connections.
result Additional freedom in connections not metric-compatible, linked to clock form and space metric.
Study generalizes non-interaction theorems for relativistic systems.
problem Understanding interactions in relativistic and non-relativistic systems.
method Generalizes non-interaction theorems for Lorentz violating systems and Galilei invariant systems.
result Extends analysis to very special relativity and anisotropic systems.
A common approach to metric-affine, local Poincaré, special-relativistic and Galilei spacetime geometry is developed. Starting from an affine composite bundle, we introduce local reference frames and their evolution along worldlines and we study both, absolute and relative simultaneity postulates, giving rise to altern…
We classify and explicitly describe homomorphisms of Verma modules for conformal Galilei algebras cgaℓ(d,C) with d=1 for any integer value ℓ∈N. The homomorphisms are uniquely determined by singular vectors as solutions of certain differential operators of flag type, and id…
The cohomology of affine structures on Lie groups is compared with that of Koszul-Vinberg algebras.
problem Comparing De Rham cohomology and KV-cohomology on Lie groups SO(2), H3(R), and Galilei group SGal(3).
method Constructing a three vertex directed graph connecting associative algebras, KV-cohomology, and Lie groups.
result Evaluating the algebraic quotient of the cohomology groups.
In the framework of Galilei classical mechanics (i.e., general relativistic classical mechanics on a spacetime with absolute time) developed by Jadczyk and Modugno, we analyse systematically the relations between symmetries of the geometric objects. We show that the (holonomic) infinitesimal symmetries of the cosymplec…
We start by analysing the Lie algebra of Hermitian vector fields of a Hermitian line bundle. Then, we specify the base space of the above bundle by considering a Galilei, or an Einstein spacetime. Namely, in the first case, we consider, a fibred manifold over absolute time equipped with a spacelike Riemannian metric, a…
Explains non-lorentzian theories and their dynamics.
problem Understanding non-lorentzian kinematics and dynamics.
method Review of kinematical spacetimes, construction of particle dynamics actions, discussion of gravity theories and field theories.
result Introduction and analysis of non-lorentzian gravity and field theories.
Study on deformation of affine structures on Lie groups using cohomology.
problem Understanding the gap between global topological invariants and left-invariant affine structures.
method Comparing De Rham and Koszul-Vinberg cohomology groups on Lie groups SO(2), H3(R), and SGal(3).
result Vanishing theorem for the second KV-cohomology group, proving structural rigidity of orbits.
In the first of these two lectures, I describe a gauge theory approach to understanding quantum knot invariants as Laurent polynomials in a complex variable q. The two main steps are to reinterpret three-dimensional Chern-Simons gauge theory in four dimensional terms and then to apply electric-magnetic duality. The var…
We define an almost--cosymplectic--contact structure which generalizes cosymplectic and contact structures of an odd dimensional manifold. Analogously, we define an almost--coPoisson--Jacobi structure which generalizes a Jacobi structure. Moreover, we study relations between these structures and analyse the associated …
Characterizes Lie groups with specific structures and finds a correspondence between carrollian and galilean Lie algebras.
problem Understanding Lie groups with specific structures.
method Using structure theory of metric Lie algebras and defining new Lie algebras with skew-symmetric derivations.
result A canonical correspondence between carrollian and galilean Lie algebras mediated by bargmannian Lie algebras.
In the theory of so called "Covariant Quantum Mechanics" a basic role is played by Hermitian vector fields on a complex line bundle in the frameworks of Galilei and Einstein spacetimes. In fact, it has been proved that the Lie algebra of Hermitian vector fields is naturally isomorphic to a Lie algebra of "special funct…
This paper extends Lie algebra contractions to infinite-dimensional spaces for better understanding of group limits.
problem Understanding group limits through Lie algebra contractions, especially in infinite-dimensional settings.
method Using infinite-dimensional Lie algebras and their integration theory, the paper constructs Lie group expansions.
result Explicit descriptions of Lie groups in elementary terms, including applications to Newtonian gravity.
Study surfaces with constant ratio of principal curvatures in Euclidean and isotropic geometries.
problem Characterize surfaces with constant ratio of principal curvatures in different geometries.
method Differential geometry, line geometry, Lie sphere geometry, ordinary differential equations, algebraic geometry.
result Characterized various types of surfaces like rotational, channel, ruled, helical, and translational.
It is shown that Electromagnetism creates geometry different from Riemannian geometry. General geometry including Riemannian geometry as a special case is constructed. It is proven that the most simplest special case of General Geometry is geometry underlying Electromagnetism. Action for electromagnetic field and Maxwe…
We define (p,q) hermitian geometry as the target space geometry of the two dimensional (p,q) supersymmetric sigma model. This includes generalised Kähler geometry for (2,2), generalised hyperkähler geometry for (4,2), strong Kähler with torsion geometry for (2,1) and strong hyperkähler with torsion geometry f…
Non-lorentzian geometry reviewed, including Lie algebras and Klein geometries.
problem Understanding non-lorentzian spacetimes.
method Classification and characterization of kinematical Lie algebras and their geometries.
result Characterization of Cartan geometries based on intrinsic torsion.
Simpler method derived for path geometries on surfaces, characterizing projective path geometries.
problem Characterizing projective path geometries on surfaces.
method Solving the equivalence problem of sub-Riemannian geometry of signature (1,1) on a contact 3-manifold.
result Characterization of projective path geometries in terms of their chains.
New definition of Born geometry connects to known geometries.
problem Defining and understanding Born geometries.
method Using Künneth structures and recursion operators.
result Born connection derived from Künneth connection for integrable geometries.
We give an introduction to the theory of varieties of minimal rational tangents, emphasizing its aspect as a fusion of algebraic geometry and differential geometry, more specifically, a fusion of Mori geometry of minimal rational curves and Cartan geometry of cone structures.
The paper extends group constructions to coset geometries, creating new ways to combine geometries.
problem Combining and gluing incidence geometries in a general framework.
method Extending classical group-theoretic constructions to coset geometries.
result Provides a general framework for combining or gluing incidence geometries.
Survey explores interactions between convex and complex geometry.
problem Understanding intersections between convex and complex geometry.
method Survey and review of existing literature.
result Demonstrates fascinating interactions between convex and complex geometry.
New symmetries found in Riemann-Cartan geometries.
problem Investigating symmetries in geometries with curvature and torsion.
method Mathematical tools to determine symmetries and subclasses of geometries.
result Determined all static and stationary spherically symmetric Riemann-Cartan geometries and subclasses with specific symmetries.
Lecture notes on geodesics in differential geometry.
problem Understanding geodesics in differential geometry.
method Expository lecture notes with exercises.
result Explains the geometry of geodesics.
Lecture notes on Finslerian geometry.
problem No specific problem stated; covers Finslerian geometry.
method Lecture notes.
result No specific key result mentioned.
Spin(7) geometry linked to multisymplectic geometry.
problem Understanding Spin(7) structures through multisymplectic geometry.
method Utilized Spin(7) identities to prove non-degeneracy of Cayley four-form in multisymplectic context.
result Spin(7) geometry is a special case of multisymplectic geometry.
The extension functors between categories of Cartan geometries can be used to define different categories of Cartan geometries with additional morphisms. The Cartan geometries modeled on skeletons can be used for the description of such categories of Cartan geometries and therefore we develop the theory of Cartan geome…
A geometric transition is a continuous path of geometric structures that changes type, meaning that the model geometry, i.e. the homogeneous space on which the structures are modeled, abruptly changes. In order to rigorously study transitions, one must define a notion of geometric limit at the level of homogeneous spac…
Paper introduces a generalized Bures-Wasserstein geometry for SPD matrices.
problem Understanding the geometry of SPD matrices for machine learning.
method Proposes a generalized Bures-Wasserstein geometry parameterized by a symmetric positive definite matrix.
result The GBW geometry outperforms the BW geometry in machine learning applications.
We show that a car, viewed as a nonholonomic system, provides an example of a flat parabolic geometry of type (SO(2,3),P12), where P12 is a Borel parabolic subgroup in SO(2,3). We discuss the relations of this geometry of a car with the geometry of circles in the plane (a low dimensional Lie sph…
The study sets limits on the complexity of Klein geometries.
problem Understanding the complexity of Klein geometries.
method Simple upper and lower bounds for the order of Klein geometries.
result Established upper and lower bounds for the order of Klein geometries.
Surveying probabilistic real algebraic geometry.
problem Classical problems in real algebraic geometry.
method Probabilistic perspective on classical topics.
result Modern approach to Hilbert's Sixteenth Problem.
Develops Weyl structures for path geometries, simplifying their study.
problem Complexity in studying path geometries using traditional differential geometry methods.
method Defines distinguished connections and Schouten tensor, proving their dependence on line bundle sections.
result Shows a smaller subclass of Weyl structures for path geometries, with interesting connections to BGG sequences.
Ray-marching method visualizes 8 Thurston geometries in real-time.
problem Accurately rendering and visualizing Thurston geometries in real-time.
method Ray-marching algorithms with theoretical framework for non-Euclidean geometries.
result Accurate interactive real-time views of Thurston geometries achieved.
The paper extends Ruh-Vilms theorem to hypersurfaces in Weitzenböck geometry.
problem Extending Ruh-Vilms theorem to hypersurfaces in Weitzenböck geometry.
method Extending the Ruh-Vilms theorem to Weitzenböck geometry, considering the flat geometry with torsion.
result The Laplacian of the Gauss map for hypersurfaces in Weitzenböck geometry is related to the mean curvature vector field.
Paper develops formulas and theorems in Hermitian geometry.
problem None explicitly stated in the abstract.
method Develops second variational formulas and index forms in Hermitian geometry.
result Establishes results analogous to classical theorems in Riemannian geometry.
Introduces a new geometry based on difference angles, showing unique properties.
problem Defining angles independently of circles or rotations.
method Axiomatic system for difference angles, defining new geometric constructs.
result Explicit confirmation of the concurrency of the parabolic Miquel configuration.
We introduce the notion of manifolds of amalgamation geometry and its generalization, split geometry. We show that the limit set of any surface group of split geometry is locally connected, by constructing a natural Cannon-Thurston map.
KT-geometry is the geometry of a Hermitian connection whose torsion is a 3-form. HKT-geometry is the geometry of a hyper-Hermitian connection whose torsion is a 3-form. We identify non-trivial conditions for a reduction theory for these types of geometry.
We classify the 5-dimensional homogeneous geometries in the sense of Thurston. The present paper (part 3 of 3) classifies those in which the linear isotropy representation is nontrivial but reducible. Most of the resulting geometries are products. Some interesting examples include a countably infinite family of inequiv…
New framework for noncommutative Carrollian geometry using Lie-Rinehart pairs.
problem Developing a geometric framework for ultra-relativistic physics in noncommutative settings.
method Using ρ-Lie-Rinehart pairs to generalize Carrollian Lie algebroids to almost commutative geometry.
result Foundational principles of Carrollian geometry hold in almost commutative geometry.
Authors discuss complex and non-Archimedean geometry, proving a conjecture.
problem Proving a version of the Yau--Tian--Donaldson conjecture for Kähler metrics.
method Relation between complex, analytic, and non-Archimedean geometry.
result Sketch of proof for Yau--Tian--Donaldson conjecture.
The target space geometry of abelian vector multiplets in N=2 theories in four and five space-time dimensions is called special geometry. It can be elegantly formulated in terms of Hessian geometry. In this review, we introduce Hessian geometry, focussing on aspects that are relevant for the special geometrie…
Quantum field theory connects Riemannian geometry to quantum fluctuations.
problem Generating Riemannian structures from quantum fluctuations.
method QFT approach to Riemannian Geometry, focusing on Ricci curvature.
result Ricci curvature is crucial in generating Riemannian structures.
New geometry based on Siegel upper half-space with volume formula.
problem Developing a new 3D geometry based on Siegel upper half-space.
method Constructing a geometry fibered over Siegel upper half-space and providing a volume formula.
result Volume of Siegel-Seifert closed manifolds is the fiber circle length times base manifold's Euler characteristic.
Develops a new algebraic framework for differential geometry of infinite dimensional spaces.
problem Creating a differential geometry for infinite dimensional spaces without topology or local coordinates.
method Introduces a general algebraic framework for lifted geometry applicable to various infinite dimensional spaces.
result Stokes' Theorem appears as a form of differentiability in the lifted geometry of spaces of submanifolds.