Paper classifies Randers metrics based on Ricci curvature properties.
problem Investigating isotropic projective Ricci curvature in Randers metrics.
method Classification of Randers metrics based on isotropic projective Ricci curvature properties.
result Randers metric of isotropic projective Ricci curvature is reversible if and only if it is of square projective Ricci curvature.
New scalar curvature defined from Ollivier-Ricci curvature for graphs.
problem Defining scalar curvature for graphs and point clouds.
method Defining a new scalar version of Ollivier-Ricci curvature and proving its convergence.
result The new scalar curvature converges to scalar curvature for sampled manifolds.
Proves metrics with positive intermediate Ricci curvature on complex manifolds.
problem Establishing metrics with positive intermediate Ricci curvature on complex manifolds.
method Canonical variation and surgery techniques.
result Existence of metrics with positive intermediate Ricci curvature on various examples.
Equivalence proven between different Ricci curvature definitions.
problem Equivalence of various Ricci curvature definitions.
method Proof of equivalence between different Ricci curvature definitions.
result Equivalence proven between several Ricci curvature definitions.
We introduce some new curvature quantities such as conformal Ricci curvature and bi-Ricci curvature and extend the classical Myers theorem under these new curvature conditions. Moreover, we are able to obtain the Myers type theorem for minimal submanifolds in ambient manifolds with positive bi-Ricci curvature. Some top…
Defines projective Ricci curvature and proves rigidity for sprays.
problem Defining and studying projective Ricci curvature.
method Introduced projective Ricci-flat sprays and studied Randers metrics.
result Global rigidity result for projectively Ricci-flat sprays with nonnegative Ricci curvature.
We define the Ricci curvature on simplicial complexes by modifying the definition of the Ricci curvature on graphs, and we prove the upper and lower bounds of the Ricci curvature. These properties are generalizations of previous studies. Moreover, we obtain an estimate of the eigenvalues of the Laplacian on simplicial …
The paper extends topological results to noncompact spaces with nonnegative N-Bakry Émery Ricci curvature.
problem Generalizing topological results to noncompact spaces with nonnegative N-Bakry Émery Ricci curvature.
method Study of the Splitting Theorem and geodesic loops to infinity property in relation to spaces with nonnegative N-Bakry Émery Ricci curvature.
result If Mn is a complete, noncompact Riemannian manifold with nonnegative N-Bakry Émery Ricci curvature where N>n, then Hn−1(M,Z) is 0. Extends Bochner's theorem to include small positive Ricci curvature.
problem Classical Bochner theorem limitations.
method Extensions with small positive Ricci curvature.
result Isometry group is finite for small positive curvature.
Study on stable minimal hypersurfaces under Ricci curvature constraints.
problem Stability of weighted minimal hypersurfaces under Ricci curvature bounds.
method Derive geometric consequences and prove a Schoen-Yau type criterion.
result Structure theorem for three-dimensional weighted manifolds of non-negative Ricci curvature.
The paper shows inequality and rigidity for manifolds with integral Ricci curvature.
problem Analyzing structures of manifolds with integral Ricci curvature.
method Using segment inequality and similar methods as in \cite{CC1}, derive almost rigidity structure results.
result Sharp Hölder continuity result holds in the limit space of manifolds with integral Ricci curvature bound.
Study compares isoperimetric profiles on manifolds with integral Ricci curvature bounds.
problem Comparing isoperimetric profiles on manifolds with integral Ricci curvature bounds.
method Extending previous work, the study uses integral bounds on Ricci curvature to prove comparison results for isoperimetric profile functions.
result Comparison results for the Isoperimetric profile function in manifolds with integral bounds on Ricci curvature.
Solving Ricci curvature problem on homogeneous spaces.
problem Finding metrics with prescribed Ricci curvature on homogeneous spaces.
method Surveying recent progress in solving the problem for homogeneous spaces.
result Recent progress in solving the problem for homogeneous spaces.
A goal in network science is the geometrical characterization of complex networks. In this direction, we have recently introduced Forman's discretization of Ricci curvature to the realm of undirected networks. Investigation of this edge-centric network measure, Forman-Ricci curvature, in diverse model and real-world un…
Proves optimal volume growth for certain nonnegative Ricci curvature manifolds.
problem Volume growth of manifolds with nonnegative Ricci curvature and positive bi-Ricci curvature.
method Analyzes bi-Ricci curvature and uses Gromov's volume bound conjecture analogy.
result Proves optimal volume growth for manifolds with specific curvature conditions.
The paper studies weighted Ricci curvatures and characterizes Randers metrics.
problem Characterizing Randers metrics with weighted Ricci curvatures.
method General weighted Ricci curvatures and characterization of Randers metrics.
result Characterization of Randers metrics with almost isotropic weighted Ricci curvatures.
We construct new examples of manifolds of positive Ricci curvature which, topologically, are vector bundles over compact manifolds of almost nonnegative Ricci curvature. In particular, we prove that if E is the total space of a vector bundle over a compact manifold of nonnegative Ricci curvature, then the product of E …
Study improves understanding of Ricci curvature in manifolds.
problem Understanding Ricci curvature in manifolds with specific assumptions.
method Exploring m-intermediate Ricci curvature and proving comparison theorems.
result Stable weighted slicing in manifolds with non-negative m-intermediate Ricci curvature has almost non-negative Ricci curvature.
New rigidity results for manifolds with maximal symmetry rank and positive intermediate Ricci curvature.
problem Understanding the structure of manifolds with maximal symmetry rank and positive intermediate Ricci curvature.
method Recovering stronger topological rigidity results using higher intermediate Ricci curvatures and nontrivial fundamental groups.
result Stronger topological rigidity results for manifolds with maximal symmetry rank and positive intermediate Ricci curvature.
Study on Kähler manifolds with nonnegative Ricci curvature, focusing on rigidity.
problem Rigidity of Kähler manifolds with nonnegative Ricci curvature.
method Analysis of Kähler manifolds with specific properties.
result Complete noncompact Kähler surface with nonnegative Ricci curvature, Euclidean volume growth, and quadratic curvature decay is biholomorphic to the resolution of an affine algebraic variety.
Combinatorial approach to α-Ricci and Lin-Lu-Yau Ricci curvatures on graphs
problem Curvature formulas for α-Ricci and Lin-Lu-Yau Ricci curvatures on graphs method Combinatorial construction of optimal transport plans and exact formulas
result Combinatorial proof of known curvature formulas
Introduces new curvature concept for Kähler manifolds.
problem Optimizing curvature constraints for projective Kähler manifolds.
method Introduces weighted orthogonal Ricci curvature and proves vanishing theorems.
result Proves optimal curvature constraints for projective Kähler manifolds.
The study links Ricci curvature and convexity in complex tori.
problem Characterizing Ricci curvature signs in toric manifolds.
method Characterization through convexity of volume functional.
result Relationships between Ricci curvature, volume, submanifolds, and pluri-subharmonic functions.
We have performed an empirical comparison of two distinct notions of discrete Ricci curvature for graphs or networks, namely, the Forman-Ricci curvature and Ollivier-Ricci curvature. Importantly, these two discretizations of the Ricci curvature were developed based on different properties of the classical smooth notion…
This thesis explores Ollivier-Ricci curvature in graphs and manifolds, with applications to graph neural networks.
problem Understanding curvature in metric spaces and graphs.
method Combines optimal transport theory, Riemannian manifolds, and graph theory to define and analyze Ollivier-Ricci curvature.
result Extensions of Ollivier-Ricci curvature to directed graphs and applications in network science.
Survey on open manifolds with nonnegative Ricci curvature and open questions.
problem Understanding fundamental groups of open manifolds with nonnegative Ricci curvature.
method Survey and open questions.
result Discussion of open questions in the field.
If π:M→B is a Riemannian Submersion and M has positive sectional curvature, O'Neill's Horizontal Curvature Equation shows that B must also have positive curvature. We show there are Riemannian submersions from compact manifolds with positive Ricci curvature to manifolds that have small neighborhoods of…
The study finds infinitely many different geometries for odd-dimensional manifolds with positive Ricci curvature.
problem Finding different geometries for odd-dimensional manifolds with positive Ricci curvature.
method Examining closed manifolds in odd dimensions n≥5. result Large classes of manifolds admit infinitely many different geometries of positive Ricci curvature.
Maximal diameter theorem for graphs with positive Ricci curvature.
problem Diameter comparison in directed graphs with positive Ricci curvature.
method Introduced a Lin-Lu-Yau type Ricci curvature for directed graphs and investigated rigidity properties for the equality case.
result Concluded a maximal diameter theorem of Cheng type.
Sharp inequality in spaces with non-negative Ricci curvature.
problem Proving a sharp isoperimetric inequality in metric measure spaces.
method Using volume entropy in non-compact metric measure spaces with non-negative synthetic Ricci curvature.
result Proved a sharp dimension-free isoperimetric inequality.
First example of open manifold with positive Ricci curvature and non-proper Busemann function.
problem Counterexample to Busemann function properness in open manifolds with nonnegative Ricci curvature.
method Provided an open manifold with positive Ricci curvature and non-proper Busemann function.
result First example of open manifold with positive Ricci curvature and non-proper Busemann function.
Assuming a lower bound on the Ricci curvature of a complete Riemannian manifold, for p<1/2 we show the existence of bounds on the local Lp norm of the Ricci curvature that depend only on the dimension and which improve with volume collapse.
Compact Kähler orbifolds with non-negative Ricci curvature are simply connected.
problem Understanding the topology of Kähler orbifolds with non-negative Ricci curvature.
method Proved orbifold versions of Kobayashi's theorem.
result Compact Kähler orbifolds with non-negative Ricci curvature are simply connected under certain conditions.
Unified LLY Ricci curvature defined for hypergraphs.
problem Defining Ricci curvature for hypergraphs.
method Unified framework for LLY Ricci curvature on hypergraphs, establishing bounds and proving properties.
result Bonnet-Myers-type theorem for hypergraphs, highlighting curvature's potential in hypergraph analysis.
The study establishes conditions for orientability in spaces with lower Ricci curvature bounds.
problem Conditions for orientability in spaces with lower Ricci curvature bounds.
method Equivalent characterizations of orientability using Ricci limit and RCD spaces.
result Four-manifolds with Ricci curvature bounded below and volume non-collapsing are uniformly locally orientable.
Study describes signatures of Ricci curvature on nilmanifolds.
problem Understanding Ricci curvature on nilpotent Lie groups.
method Link between Ricci endomorphism kernel and closed orbits in representation of GL group, proved using real GIT.
result Complete description of Ricci curvature signatures on nilmanifolds.
Study the structure of Kähler foliations with negative Ricci curvature.
problem Characterize the structure of Kähler foliations with negative Ricci curvature.
method Prove a de Rham type theorem decomposition on the leaf space.
result Characterize each factor in the decomposition of the leaf space.
Study on a weaker curvature condition for Kähler manifolds.
problem Understanding Kähler manifolds with nonpositive k-Ricci curvature. method Introducing almost nonpositive k-Ricci curvature and analyzing the twisted Kähler-Ricci flow. result Compact Kähler manifolds with almost nonpositive k-Ricci curvature have nef canonical line bundles. Study shows Gromov's Betti number bound fails for certain intermediate Ricci curvatures.
problem Gromov's Betti number bound for sectional curvature bounded below does not hold for intermediate Ricci curvatures.
method Established a surgery result for Riemannian metrics with Rick>0 and showed failure of Gromov's bound for specific ranges of k. result Gromov's Betti number bound fails for Rick>0 when ⌊n/2floor+2≤k≤n−1. We prove that any complete metric on R^3 minus a ball with non-negative Ricci curvature and quadratic Ricci-curvature decay, has cubic volume growth.
Estimates for Schrödinger operators on manifolds with bounded Ricci curvature.
problem Quantifying unique continuation for Schrödinger operators on manifolds with specific curvature conditions.
method Proving quantitative unique continuation estimates for Schrödinger operators on manifolds with Ricci curvature bounded below.
result Upper bound for energy range and constant in terms of Ricci curvature and parameters of relatively dense set.
The study characterizes heat flow and concentration on directed graphs with a lower Ricci curvature bound.
problem Understanding heat flow and concentration on directed graphs with a specific curvature bound.
method Characterization via gradient estimate and transportation inequality for the heat semigroup.
result Concentration of measure inequality for directed graphs with positive Ricci curvature.
Study finds metrics with positive intermediate Ricci curvature on specific low-dimensional manifolds.
problem Existence of invariant metrics with positive intermediate Ricci curvature on low-dimensional cohomogeneity one manifolds.
method Construction of invariant metrics with positive intermediate Ricci curvature on specific manifolds.
result Invariant metrics with positive 4th-intermediate Ricci curvature exist but not for 3rd-intermediate Ricci curvature on certain manifolds.
There are two primary goals to this paper. In the first part of the paper we study smooth metric measure spaces (M^n,g,e^{-f}dv_g) and give several ways of characterizing bounds -Kg\leq \Ric+\nabla^2f\leq Kg on the Ricci curvature of the manifold. In particular, we see how bounded Ricci curvature on M controls the anal…
Two complete graphs are connected by adding some edges. The obtained graph is called the gluing graph. The more we add edges, the larger the Ricci curvature on it becomes. We calculate the Ricci curvature of each edge on the gluing graph and obtain the least number of edges that result in the gluing graph having positi…
Lower bounds for geodesic ball volume in 3D with Ricci curvature constraints.
problem Finding volume bounds in 3D manifolds with Ricci curvature limits.
method Providing lower bounds for geodesic ball volume with upper bounds on Ricci curvature.
result Established lower bounds for geodesic ball volume under Ricci curvature constraints.
Study ancient Ricci flows with nonnegative Ricci curvature and their asymptotic geometry.
problem Understanding the asymptotic geometry of ancient Ricci flows with nonnegative Ricci curvature.
method Analyze tangent flows at infinity and use estimates for noncollapsed F-limit metric solitons.
result Two dichotomy theorems for ancient Ricci flows: either the asymptotic volume ratio is zero or every tangent flow is a Ricci flat cone.
New metrics found for 6k-dimensional manifolds with positive Ricci curvature.
problem Finding metrics of positive Ricci curvature on simply-connected manifolds.
method Using labeled bipartite graphs to describe certain manifolds and constructing metrics of positive Ricci curvature.
result Many new examples of 6k-dimensional manifolds with positive Ricci curvature.