The authors define a polytope invariant for certain groups, including 3-manifold and free-by-cyclic groups.
problem Defining an invariant for specific groups.
method Associated to an L2-acyclic group Γ, an invariant P(Γ) is a formal difference of polytopes in H1(Γ;R). result The invariant P(Γ) can be an actual polytope for many groups, including 3-manifold and free-by-cyclic groups. We show that the rational Novikov conjecture for a group Γ of finite homological type follows from the mod 2 acyclicity of the Higson compactifcation of an EΓ. We then show that for groups of finite asymptotic dimension the Higson compactification is mod p acyclic for all p, and deduce the integral Novikov conjectu…
For n at least 3, let SAut(F_n) denote the unique subgroup of index two in the automorphism group of a free group. The standard linear action of SL(n,Z) on R^n induces non-trivial actions of SAut(F_n) on R^n and on S^{n-1}. We prove that SAut(F_n) admits no non-trivial actions by homeomorphisms on acyclic manifolds or …
The paper explores how to twist L^2-invariants with finite-dimensional representations.
problem Investigating how L^2-invariants can be modified using finite-dimensional representations.
method Assigning a phi-twisted L^2-torsion function to the universal covering of a CW-complex.
result A phi-twisted L^2-torsion function can be defined for certain CW-complexes.
Defines universal L2-torsion for 3-manifolds, linking to polytopes.
problem Calculating L2-torsion for 3-manifolds. method Defining universal L2-torsion in terms of universal covering chain complex, studying its properties. result Identifies universal L2-torsion with polytopes and various invariants. The L^2-torsion is an invariant defined for compact L^2-acyclic manifolds of determinant class, for example odd dimensional hyperbolic manifolds. It was introduced by John Lott and Varghese Mathai and computed for hyperbolic manifolds in low dimensions. In this paper we show that the L^2-torsion of hyperbolic manifolds…
Let M be an n-vertex combinatorial triangulation of a $\ZZ_2$-homology d-sphere. In this paper we prove that if n≤d+8 then M must be a combinatorial sphere. Further, if n=d+9 and M is not a combinatorial sphere then M can not admit any proper bistellar move. Existence of a 12-vertex triangula…
The paper proves conditions for 2-torus manifolds to be equivariantly formal.
problem Characterizing 2-torus manifolds as equivariantly formal.
method Proving 2-torus manifolds are equivariantly formal under specific conditions.
result 2-torus manifolds are equivariantly formal if and only if the action is locally standard and all faces of the orbit space are mod 2 acyclic.
Suppose Mˉ is a compact connected odd-dimensional manifold with boundary, whose interior M comes with a complete hyperbolic metric of finite volume. We will show that the L2-topological torsion of Mˉ and the L2-analytic torsion of the Riemannian manifold M are equal. In particular, the L2-top…
New link groups are derived from torus necklaces, connecting braid groups to reflection groups.
problem Understanding the relationship between braid groups and reflection groups.
method Constructing torus necklaces and linking them to braid groups of J-reflection groups. result Link groups of torus necklaces are precisely braid groups of J-reflection groups, with meridians as braid reflections. New groups from complex reflection groups found.
problem Understanding crystallographic and Bieberbach groups.
method Constructing groups from generalized braid groups of complex reflection groups.
result Found new crystallographic and Bieberbach groups.
Computes cohomology groups for NEC groups, focusing on Fuchsian groups.
problem Understanding the cohomology of non-Euclidean crystallographic groups.
method Computes cohomology groups for geometrically finite NEC groups, and determines the ring structure for Fuchsian groups.
result Determination of cohomology groups and ring structures for Fuchsian groups.
The study proves super-rigidity of Gromov's random monster group for various types of groups.
problem Super-rigidity of Gromov's random monster group in various group types.
method Proof of morphisms having finite image and introduction of hereditary super-rigidity.
result Gromov's random monster group has super-rigidity and hereditary super-rigidity with respect to certain groups.
Virtual twin groups map to symmetric groups, revealing automorphism structure.
problem Understanding homomorphisms between virtual twin groups and symmetric groups.
method Using irreducible right-angled Coxeter groups and right-angled Artin groups.
result A complete description of homomorphisms between virtual twin groups and symmetric groups, including the structure of the automorphism group of VTn. We study the structure of the virtual braid group. It is shown that the virtual braid group is a semi--direct product of the virtual pure braid group and the symmetric group. Also, it is shown that the virtual pure braid group is a semi--direct product of free groups. From these results we obtain a normal form of words…
Study automorphism groups of braid groups with 4 or more strings.
problem Identifying automorphism groups of specific braid groups.
method Using the profinite Grothendieck-Teichmüller group.
result Determined automorphism groups for braid groups with 4 or more strings.
Characterizes group connections on group bundles.
problem Understanding connections on group bundles.
method Characterizes connections as affine spaces and uses the Ambrose-Singer theorem.
result Group connections form an affine space over cocycles.
Study on totally symmetric sets with group applications.
problem Understanding totally symmetric sets and their group applications.
method Survey of existing theory and applications to various groups.
result Exploration of totally symmetric sets in multiple group contexts.
The paper defines metrics from Lie groups and conjectures they are Einstein metrics.
problem Defining metrics from Lie groups.
method Analyzing metrics from specific Lie groups like unitary, orthogonal, and symplectic groups.
result Conjectures that metrics from these Lie groups are Einstein metrics.
Affine cactus groups are CAT(0) and hyperbolic.
problem Characterizing geometric properties of affine cactus groups.
method Analyzing CAT(0) and hyperbolic properties through group theory.
result Affine cactus groups of degree three are hyperbolic.
New Garside structures found for torus knot groups and related braid groups.
problem Finding Garside structures for torus knot groups and related braid groups.
method Introducing a new Garside monoid M(n,m) for (n,m)-torus knot groups and other braid groups. result New Garside structures for (n,m)-torus knot groups and related braid groups are constructed. The study restricts groups in graph of groups structures.
problem Realizing groups as fundamental groups of graph of groups with restricted vertex groups.
method Analyzes restrictions on groups that can be realized and applies to manifold construction.
result Places constraints on groups that can be realized in graph of groups structures.
Logarithmic separation profile in hyperbolic groups shows hierarchical structure.
problem Understanding hierarchical structure in hyperbolic groups with logarithmic separation.
method Proving groups with logarithmic separation split over cyclic groups and providing counterexamples.
result Not all groups with hierarchical structure have logarithmic separation profile.
New Garside structures derived from groups, leading to new group properties.
problem Creating Garside structures from groups and Artin groups.
method Method for turning direct product of a group G by Z into a Garside group.
result Proved new cases of K(π,1)-conjecture for some hyperbolic type Artin groups.
We describe a procedure for constructing a generalized Thompson group out of a family of groups that is equipped with what we call a cloning system. The previously known Thompson groups F, V, Vbr and Fbr arise from this procedure using, respectively, the systems of trivial groups, symmetric groups, braid groups and pur…
New method polarizes anisotropic Heisenberg groups.
problem Polarizing anisotropic Heisenberg groups.
method Implementing a technique to polarize anisotropic Heisenberg groups.
result New class of polarizable Carnot groups expanded.
The group of 2-by-2 matrices with integer entries and determinant ±>1 can be identified either with the group of outer automorphisms of a rank two free group or with the group of isotopy classes of homeomorphisms of a 2-dimensional torus. Thus this group is the beginning of three natural sequences of groups, name…
The study restricts normal subgroups of Kähler groups, proving specific cases and general restrictions.
problem Characterizing normal subgroups of Kähler groups.
method Analyzing embeddings and conjugation actions of surface groups and one-ended hyperbolic groups.
result Restrictions on normal subgroups of Kähler groups, including virtual direct products and surface group properties.
New reflection groups derived from torus knots with finite meridians.
problem Understanding reflection groups derived from torus knot groups with finite meridians.
method Using the theory of J-groups and Coxeter groups, study quotients of torus knot groups.
result Classification of toric reflection groups and their properties.
Graphically discrete groups have strong rigidity properties.
problem Understanding the rigidity of group actions on graphs.
method Introducing graphical discreteness and proving rigidity properties.
result Free products of graphically discrete groups are action rigid.
Infinite verbal width for certain groups like hyperbolic and mapping class groups.
problem Verbal width of acylindrically hyperbolic groups.
method Analyzing properties of acylindrically hyperbolic groups.
result Infinite verbal width for these groups.
Handlebody groups are rigid but not flexible in mapping class groups.
problem Understanding rigidity and flexibility of handlebody groups within mapping class groups.
method Analyzing finite index subgroups and constructing specific embeddings.
result Finite index subgroups of handlebody groups are rigid but not all embeddings are conjugate into handlebody groups.
Study fundamental groups of geometric transformation groups using loop spaces.
problem Understanding fundamental groups of geometric transformation groups.
method Use differential forms on loop spaces to prove infinite fundamental groups.
result Proves infinite fundamental groups for specific geometric transformation groups.
Paper proves vanishing homology groups for certain hyperbolic groups.
problem Understanding homology groups of specific hyperbolic groups.
method Using twisted Wirtinger presentations to prove homology group vanishing.
result Second homology groups vanish for certain Gromov hyperbolic groups.
Simple construction of Lie 2-groups from loop group extensions.
problem Constructing Lie 2-groups from loop group extensions.
method Using conjugation action of loop group on its central extension.
result Simple construction of string 2-group as a strict Fréchet Lie 2-group.
The paper describes geometrically how certain groups act on surfaces.
problem Understanding the geometric structure of virtual Schottky groups.
method Geometric structural decomposition of virtual Schottky groups.
result Provides a geometrical structural decomposition for specific virtual Schottky groups.
We exhibit a family of infinite, finitely-presented, nilpotent-by-abelian groups. Each member of this family is a solvable S-arithmetic group that is related to Baumslag-Solitar groups, and everyone of these groups has a quasi-isometry group that is virtually a product of a solvable real Lie group and a solvable p-adic…
The study shows that certain groups can be uniquely identified by their finite abelian summands.
problem Identifying groups based on their finite abelian summands.
method Analyzing hyperbolic groups as graphs of free groups with cyclic edge groups.
result Free products of free and surface groups are profinitely rigid.
Study knot invariants using automorphism groups of free nilpotent groups.
problem Developing knot invariants using automorphism groups.
method Nilpotently p-localization of knot groups and automorphism groups of free nilpotent groups. result Maps from outer automorphism groups yield knot invariants.
We discuss dense embeddings of surface groups and fully residually free groups in topological groups. We show that a compact topological group contains a nonabelian dense free group of finite rank if and only if it contains a dense surface group. Also, we obtain a characterization of those Lie groups which admit a dens…
In this paper, we briefly review some of the known results concerning the cohomological structures of the mapping class group of surfaces, the outer automorphism group of free groups, the diffeomorphism group of surfaces as well as various subgroups of them such as the Torelli group, the IA outer automorphism group of …
The paper studies actions on Bass-Serre trees and identifies new C∗-simple groups.
problem Investigating actions of fundamental groups on Bass-Serre trees and their C∗-algebraic properties. method Analyzing boundary actions of fundamental groups of graphs of groups on their Bass-Serre trees.
result Identification of new families of C∗-simple groups, including tubular groups and certain graphs of groups. In this article we define the twisted product of groups as the generalization of the semidirect product of groups. We will find the necessary and sufficient condition in order that the twisted product of groups to be a group. In particular, for two copies of the same group, the twisted product of group by itself throug…
Survey on Coxeter groups for Lie group examples.
problem Understanding Coxeter groups and their applications.
method Constructing discrete subgroups of Lie groups using Coxeter groups.
result Coxeter groups provide new examples in discrete subgroups of Lie groups.
Automorphism groups of parabolic geometries are Lie groups.
problem Topology of automorphism groups of parabolic geometries.
method Proved C0 and C∞ topologies coincide and structure as Lie groups. result Automorphism group is closed in the homeomorphism group.
Study the relationship between orbit braid group and equivariant mapping class group on surfaces.
problem Understanding the relationship between mapping class groups and braid groups with group actions.
method Using the fibration F0GMightarrowF(M/G,n) and exact sequence. result The conclusion is closely connected with the braid group of the quotient space.
The paper describes central extensions of groups using quandle adjoint groups.
problem Describing central extensions of groups.
method Determining adjoint groups of quandles to describe central extensions.
result Explicit descriptions of some central extensions of groups.
We find finite presentations for the automorphism group of the Artin pure braid group and the automorphism group of the pure braid group associated to the full monomial group.