New theorem splits weighted Lorentz-Finsler manifolds into simpler parts.
problem Understanding the geometry of weighted Lorentz-Finsler manifolds.
method Developed a splitting theorem using weighted Berwald spacetimes and Busemann functions.
result Weighted Lorentz-Finsler manifolds with certain properties split into simpler isometric translations.
We develop the theory of weighted Ricci curvature in a weighted Lorentz-Finsler framework and extend the classical singularity theorems of general relativity. In order to reach this result, we generalize the Jacobi, Riccati and Raychaudhuri equations to weighted Finsler spacetimes and study their implications for the e…
Unified geometry for relativity and beyond.
problem Unified geometric framework for relativity and beyond.
method Unified Lorentz-Finsler geometry.
result Unified framework for relativity and beyond.
Lorentz-Finsler geometry reveals new and old inequalities.
problem Finding new inequalities using Lorentz-Finsler geometry.
method Applying reverse Cauchy-Schwarz and reverse triangle inequalities in Lorentz-Finsler geometry.
result Proved new and refined inequalities, including refinements of Aczél's inequality.
A new model uses Lorentz-Finsler geometry to predict wave propagation.
problem Modeling wave propagation in anisotropic and rheonomic media.
method Identifying wave trajectories as lightlike pregeodesics of a specific Lorentz-Finsler metric, solving ODE systems.
result Wave trajectories can be easily computed in real time.
Introduces a variational framework for indefinite Lagrangians with specific symmetries.
problem Handling indefinite Lagrangians with complex symmetries.
method Develops a variational setting for an indefinite Lagrangian with a specific Noether charge.
result Validates the existence of a variational setting for a broad class of Lagrangians.
Navigation in Lorentz Finsler geometry induces isoparametric hypersurfaces.
problem Defining and analyzing isoparametric hypersurfaces in Lorentz Finsler geometry.
method Using a navigation process with a Finsler metric and a tangent vector field, isoparametric functions and hypersurfaces are defined and analyzed.
result Local correspondences between isoparametric functions and hypersurfaces are established.
The optimal transport problem is studied in the context of Lorentz-Finsler geometry. For globally hyperbolic Lorentz-Finsler spacetimes the first Kantorovich problem and the Monge problem are solved. Further the intermediate regularity of the transport paths is studied. These results generalize parts of Bertrand & Puel…
Researchers developed volume comparison theorems in Finsler spacetimes.
problem Volume comparison in Finsler spacetimes with specific curvature conditions.
method Riccati equation techniques applied to (1+n)-dimensional Lorentz--Finsler manifolds. result Established volume comparison theorems for standard sets in Lorentzian volumes (SCLVs).
The paper characterizes global hyperbolicity in Lorentzian manifolds without relying on manifold topology.
problem Characterizing global hyperbolicity in smooth Lorentzian manifolds without assuming manifold topology.
method Two formulations of global hyperbolicity: one using chronological diamonds and the other using properties of the Lorentzian distance function.
result The second formulation is equivalent to the definition of `Lorentzian metric space' and introduces the concept of d-reflectivity. Physical foundations for relativistic spacetimes are revisited, in order to check at what extent Finsler spacetimes lie in their framework. Arguments based on inertial observers (as in the foundations of Special Relativity and Classical Mechanics) are shown to correspond with a double linear approximation in the measur…
Wave propagation framework using cone structures and observers' vector fields.
problem Describing classic wave propagation in anisotropic media.
method Introduces a cone structure C and an observers' vector field ∂t to describe wave propagation. result Reduces the PDE for wavefronts to ODE for cone geodesics of C. A new model predicts wildfire spread with wind and slope effects.
problem Predicting wildfire spread with wind and slope effects.
method Geometric model based on Lorentz-Finsler framework, considering wind and slope.
result Infinitesimal wavefronts are no longer restricted to be elliptical, allowing for more accurate predictions.
Generalizes Fermat's principle for wave propagation in cone structures.
problem Wave propagation in complex media with discontinuities and anisotropy.
method Generalizes Fermat's principle to smooth interfaces separating two cone structures representing wave propagation in various media.
result Conditions for critical points of arrival time functional, generalizing Snell's law and reflection.
In a recent work I showed that the family of smooth steep time functions can be used to recover the order, the topology and the (Lorentz-Finsler) distance of spacetime. In this work I present the main ideas entering the proof of the (smooth) distance formula, particularly the product trick which converts metric stateme…
The dual problem of optimal transportation in Lorentz-Finsler geometry is studied. It is shown that in general no solution exists even in the presence of an optimal coupling. Under natural assumptions dual solutions are established. It is further shown that the existence of a dual solution implies that the optimal tran…
We study Finsler spacetimes and Killing vector fields taking care of the fact that the generalized metric tensor associated to the Lorentz-Finsler function L is in general well defined only on a subset of the slit tangent bundle. We then introduce a new class of Finsler spacetimes endowed with a timelike Killing vect…
We adopt a vierbein formalism to study pseudo-Finsler spaces modeled on a pseudo-Minkowski space. We show that it is possible to obtain closed expressions for most of the geometric objects of the theory, including Berwald's curvature, Landsberg's tensor, Douglas' curvature, non-linear connection and Ricci scalar. These…
A systematic study of (smooth, strong) cone structures $\C$ and Lorentz-Finsler metrics L is carried out. As a link between both notions, cone triples (Ω,T,F), where Ω (resp. T) is a 1-form (resp. vector field) with Ω(T)≡1 and F, a Finsler metric on ker(Ω), are introduced. Explicit descriptions o…
Optimizes transport in Finsler spacetimes with lower Ricci bounds.
problem Optimizing transport in Finsler spacetimes with lower Ricci bounds.
method Using optimal transport and weighted Ricci curvature bounds.
result Proves timelike curvature-dimension condition for Finsler spacetimes.
New calculus on spacetimes for nonlinear differential equations.
problem Nonlinear differential equations on metric measure spacetimes.
method Introduces maximal weak subslope and variational calculus.
result Establishes a comparison theorem for nonlinear p-d'Alembertian. Revisits stress-energy tensor in Finsler spacetimes, showing it's anisotropic.
problem Defining stress-energy tensor in Finsler spacetimes.
method Uses both heuristic and Lagrangian approaches, revisits divergence and conservation laws.
result Introduces a natural anisotropic Lie bracket derivation leading to the Chern anisotropic connection.
New algorithms solve time-dependent navigation problems, including zig-zag paths.
problem Finding optimal paths in moving water with varying speed profiles.
method Lorentz-Finsler geometry, novel computational algorithms.
result Optimal paths may involve zig-zag trajectories due to tacking behavior.
Extends Tian theorem to Vaisman manifolds for approximations.
problem Approximating Vaisman metrics by immersions/embeddings.
method Study Vaisman metrics on compact manifolds.
result Extend Tian's theorem to Vaisman manifolds.
In 1972, K. Kenmotsu studied a class of almost contact Riemannian manifolds. Later, such a manifold was called a Kenmotsu manifold. This paper, we studied Kenmotsu manifolds with (2n+s)-dimensional s−contact metric manifold and this manifold, we have called generalized Kenmotsu manifolds. Necessary and sufficient c…
Study on a new type of manifolds that generalize almost C-manifolds.
problem Understanding weak nearly C-manifolds and their properties.
method Analyzing conditions for local Riemannian product structures and characterizing specific dimensions.
result Conditions for a weak nearly C-manifold to become locally a Riemannian product and characterization of specific dimensions.
Stabilized convex symplectic manifolds are equivalent to flexible Weinstein manifolds.
problem Understanding the equivalence between stabilized convex symplectic manifolds and flexible Weinstein manifolds.
method Analyzing the homotopy type and symplectic properties of the manifolds.
result Stabilized convex symplectic manifolds are symplectomorphic to flexible Weinstein manifolds.
New class of complex manifolds defined, properties studied.
problem Understanding properties of complex manifolds.
method Introduced and studied wHHR manifolds, proved metric equivalence.
result Bergman and Kobayashi metrics are biLipschitz equivalent for wHHR Stein manifolds.
A selfsimiar manifold is a Riemannian manifold (M,g) endowed with a homothetic vector field ξ. We characterize global selfsimilar manifolds and describe the structure of local selfsimilar manifolds. We prove that any selfsimilar manifold with a potential homothetic vector field is a conical Riemannian ma…
Smoothly embed 3-manifolds in 5-manifolds, simplifying topological to smooth.
problem Embedding 3-manifolds smoothly in 5-manifolds.
method Homotopy and small homotopy to achieve smooth embeddings.
result Locally flat embeddings are homotopic to smooth ones.
The study provides a structure theorem for a new class of noncompact 3-manifolds.
problem Understanding a new class of noncompact 3-manifolds.
method Proved a structure theorem for irreducible open graph manifolds.
result A canonical 'reduced' decomposition of irreducible open graph manifolds along embedded, incompressible 2-tori.
Condition for intersection of real flag manifolds in complex flag manifold.
problem Intersection conditions of real flag manifolds in a complex flag manifold.
method Condition given in terms of symmetric triad, antipodal intersection proven.
result Intersection of real flag manifolds is antipodal.
The paper studies extended quasi-Einstein manifolds with special geometric properties and solitons.
problem Exploring new types of manifolds in general relativity.
method Generalization of existing manifolds and construction of specific examples.
result Existence and properties of extended quasi-Einstein manifolds with solitons.
Conditions for flat manifolds as cusp cross-sections in arithmetic hyperbolic manifolds.
problem Determining when a flat manifold can be a cusp cross-section in arithmetic hyperbolic manifolds.
method Analyzing rational representations of holonomy groups and quasi-arithmetic manifolds.
result Conditions for a flat manifold to appear as a cusp cross-section in every commensurability class of arithmetic hyperbolic manifolds.
Classifies 3-manifolds from simplified (2,0)-trisections of 4-manifolds.
problem Classifying 3-manifolds from simplified (2,0)-trisections of 4-manifolds.
method Classifies vertical 3-manifolds as preimages of arcs on the plane for simplified (2,0)-trisection maps.
result Each 6-tuple of vertical 3-manifolds determines the source 4-manifold uniquely up to orientation reversing diffeomorphisms.
Study on 3D manifolds with specific tensor structures and their properties.
problem Characterizing 3D Riemannian manifolds with tensor structures.
method Investigation of locally conformal Riemannian product manifolds and their associated structures.
result Conditions for additional structures to be parallel and properties of almost Einstein and Einstein manifolds.
New manifold type PNDP-manifold defined with Einstein warped product structure.
problem Defining manifolds with non-standard dimensions.
method Einstein warped product manifold with special base and fiber structures.
result PNDP-manifolds are Einstein warped product manifolds with specific base and fiber properties.
Optimal inequalities for systole, inradius, and volume in hyperbolic 3-manifolds
problem Establishing optimal inequalities relating systole, inradius, and volume in hyperbolic 3-manifolds
method Using systole-volume inequalities for extremal manifolds
result Extremal manifolds for systole, inradius, and volume are identified
The paper explores F-manifolds and metrics, constructing canonical structures.
problem Understanding relationships between F-manifolds and metrics.
method Construction of canonical flat F-manifolds and homogeneous Riemannian F-manifolds.
result Construction of a canonical flat F-manifold associated to an arbitrary Riemannian F-manifold.
Defines s-manifolds and s-manifolds with corners for symplectic applications.
problem Creating a framework for singular manifolds with useful properties.
method Introducing categories of stratified manifolds and manifolds with corners.
result Fundamental classes and transverse fibre products in s-manifolds.
Embeds 3-manifolds in symplectic 4-manifolds with constraints.
problem Embedding 3-manifolds in symplectic 4-manifolds with topological and smooth properties.
method Topological and smooth embeddings, using homology cobordism and obstructions.
result 3-manifolds can be embedded in symplectic 4-manifolds with specific conditions.
We introduce a new general class of metric f-manifolds which we call (nearly) trans-S-manifolds and includes S- manifolds, C-manifolds, s-th Sasakian manifolds and generalized Kenmotsu manifold studied previously. We prove their main properties and we present many examples which justify their study.
The study provides homological characterizations for Q-manifolds and l2-manifolds.
problem Density of maps in characterizing Q-manifolds and l2-manifolds. method Investigates weakening the density of Zn-maps and Z-maps to homological maps. result Obtains homological characterizations for Q-manifolds and l2-manifolds. A locally conformally Kähler (LCK) manifold M is one which is covered by a Kähler manifold M~ with the deck transform group acting conformally on M~. If M admits a holomorphic flow, acting on M~ conformally, it is called a Vaisman manifold. Neither the class of LCK manifolds nor that of Vais…
Study weak quasi contact metric manifolds to generalize K-contact and Sasakian manifolds criteria.
problem Generalize K-contact and Sasakian manifolds criteria using weak quasi contact metric manifolds.
method Study weak quasi contact metric manifolds and generalize theorems for K-contact and Sasakian manifolds.
result Provide new criterions for K-contact and Sasakian manifolds in terms of curvature tensor and geometric objects.
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.
Products of LCK manifolds do not admit LCK structures.
problem Whether products of compact complex manifolds admit LCK metrics.
method Classifying known LCK manifolds and proving non-existence of LCK structures in product cases.
result Products of LCK manifolds do not admit LCK structures.
Study geodesics on infinite-dimensional manifolds using Finsler structures.
problem Geodesics on Fréchet manifolds of Riemannian metrics.
method Establish Riemann-Finsler structures, prove existence and minimality of geodesics, derive Euler-Lagrange equations.
result Geodesics on Fréchet manifolds of Riemannian metrics are length minimizing and satisfy Euler-Lagrange equations.